Casa da Flor, Heritage house in São Pedro da Aldeia, Brazil.
The Casa da Flor features walls decorated with mosaics made from ceramic fragments, seashells, tiles, glass pieces, and various recycled materials.
Gabriel Joaquim dos Santos, son of a former slave and an indigenous woman, constructed this house from 1923 until his death in 1985.
The building represents Brazilian folk architecture and demonstrates the creative transformation of discarded materials into artistic architectural elements.
The house, located in Rio de Janeiro state, maintains regular visiting hours and includes guided tours explaining the construction techniques.
Each room contains intricate patterns formed by collected broken objects, creating a three-dimensional collage that covers walls, floors, and furniture.
Location: São Pedro da Aldeia
Architects: Gabriel Joaquim dos Santos
GPS coordinates: -22.85058,-42.05558
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:53
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