South America has been steadily gaining momentum in the competitive modern architecture race in recent years. Brazilian architects in particular have been executing the most avant-garde and innovative buildings around the continent. Yet when it comes to the sleek, clean aesthetic of contemporary minimalist structures and interiors, the examples are far and few. Thus a novelty amidst change, the Contemporary AS House designed by the Brazilian architect Guilherme Torres is a sight to behold.

Located in the small city Cornélio Procópio in the south of Brazil, the 6,460-square-feet house has 25-feet-high walls and is centered around a patio and pool on gently sloping terrain.

The two-story retangular home features 4 bedroom suites, an office, and a TV lounge on the street level and living areas as well as entertaining spaces on the basement floor. Recess lighting is installed throughout the house to compensate for the lack of natural light on the lower floor.

The common areas are plastered in white cement while the bedrooms are outfitted in cumaru wood (Brazilian teak).

The furnishings and art are edgy and contemporary with over-scale proportions—a 23-foot-long table, a 33-foot long sofa—to accommodate frequent guests. However, the homeowner’s favorite piece is actually an understated, slatted, low coffee table made from repurposed construction crates found on the streets.

Keeping with a minimal vibe, the color palette is predominantly black and white, and plantings in the central exposed terrace consist mainly of palms that surround the pool.

Posted by Sebastien D. at 19 December, 2010

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