Glass House, Modernist house in Morumbi, São Paulo, Brazil
The Glass House is a modernist residence in São Paulo featuring horizontal concrete slabs supported by thin columns and extensive glass panels that frame views of the surrounding forest. The building's open interior connects directly with the natural landscape through thoughtful spatial design.
Architect Lina Bo Bardi designed and built this residence in 1951 as her personal home, merging modernist principles with Brazilian architectural traditions. The project became a milestone in integrating contemporary design with local building practices.
The house functions as a gallery and cultural venue, displaying art collections within its original residential spaces and furnishings. You can experience how the home operates as a living center for creative expression.
Visits must be arranged in advance since the house is protected as a heritage site and only open at specific times. It helps to check opening hours beforehand and allow enough time to explore the building and grounds properly.
The interior spaces were deliberately designed around garden trees that penetrate through a central courtyard into the living areas. This unusual arrangement blurs the boundary between inside and outside in a striking way.
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