Mixing Modern With a Mid-Century Brazilian Aesthetic

Casa Figueira is a surprising household house nestled within the tranquil suburb of Rose Bay in Sydney, Australia. Named after a century-old, heritage-protected fig tree, Casa Figueira was delivered to life by means of a collaborative effort between buck&easy: doers of stuff (lead architect), Luigi Rosselli Architects (authentic architect), Atelier Alwill (inside design), and Dangar Barin Smith (panorama architect).

Casa Figueira strikes the proper steadiness between a recent model and a mid-century Brazilian aesthetic. Impressed by the need to create an open-air dwelling area, the architects sought to deliver collectively type and performance. Off-form board concrete ceilings are juxtaposed with American Walnut joinery, serving to to attracts the attention in direction of the encircling panorama. Beneficiant open-plan dwelling areas merge seamlessly with a central courtyard, inviting nature proper into the house.

The primary dwelling area, flanked by two lengthy sides with sliding glass doorways, turns into an open air pavilion full with a kitchen that has a strong chrome steel island on one facet and a sunken front room on the opposite.

One of many primary issues in the course of the design course of was to make sure that Casa Figueira withstood the take a look at of time. The architects approached this problem with meticulous thought, deciding on supplies and detailing that may climate properly. In depth analysis and collaboration with suppliers led to the usage of non-ferrous metals, resilient protecting coatings, and wooden finishes. The outcome creates a cohesive model all through the house, the place aged brass is paired with uncooked concrete and heat wooden particulars.

The doorway door, etched in bronze, welcomes company, whereas a gracefully curved lobby with open stairs guides guests inside. A spherical skylight filters pure gentle down creating an ever-changing play of sunshine and shadow because the day progresses.

Pictures by Prue Ruscoe, courtesy of BowerBird.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in images from SCAD and may often be discovered looking for classic wares, doing New York Occasions crossword puzzles in pen, or remodeling playlists on Spotify.