Legacy and work architectural from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is extremely extensive and very prominent. It is that this famous designer and architect of German-American origin remains to this day, besides enjoying being considered one of the pioneers of modern architecture. His signature is basically an architectural composition where geometry prevails accompanied by an incredible lack of elements, managing to take simplicity to its maximum expression and where minimalism regarding ornaments is widely noticeable. In honor of his legacy today you will see a home called “Limantos” which enjoys being literally transparent, managing to merge with its exterior.
A mansion that, following the trend of this distinguished architect, can build with special emphasis on the proportions and the exclusive role determined by the visual and expressive forces of the various materials used. All in all, achieving a wonderful creation to the eye and full of functionality to generate an environment that is capable of fade with nature or the environment that surrounds it, just as it can do so with the house with mirror facade generating a very high range of visual options for construction.
A house inspired by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
A house that has been built choosing a steep terrain in the heart of São Paulo and that has been designed under the correct inspiration of the architect responsible for the German pavilion built in Barcelona, and that has been used as the venue for the International Exhibition of 1929. Words more, words less; it’s all about simplicity of geometry and dynamic integration with extensive and massive use of glass. Determining the supreme goal of achieving the maximum possible transparency capacity to merge with the external environment.
Concrete and steel are exponents of materials considered essential in the language of architecture and are masterfully combined with a lot of glass to achieve an encouraging result in forms and possibilities. This transparency has become the main theme or the predominant feature of the two-storey house, with the firm intention of achieving not only a unique visual environment, the maximum use of natural light, and also generate in the occupants of the house spectacular views from the various possible angles.
The mansion that is capable of immersing itself in the landscape
Achieving a natural balance between the maximum capacity of transparency and privacy is a task that only the best have managed to achieve an example of this is the genius of this house with a Brazilian signature and where the work and dedication of architect Fernanda Marquez have been fundamental, who gave life to this house design with complete inspiration from the work of the master Mies van der Rohe.
Additionally, the house presented several architectural and construction challenges due to the need to integrate it with the site where it would be built, always maintaining the highest respect for the local flora and fauna and the incredible slope of the chosen terrain. Hence, the planning was carried out first, considering the rooms. After that, it was possible to give continuity to work, always maintaining the optimal articulation with the key spaces around the rooms.
An apartment where minimalism makes a name for itself
Although the home is already widely recognized both in terms of the visual as in the architectural, it is relevant to comment that it is full of details of great significance to achieve that it can be a property that makes a difference and that it is also representative of a current architectural that unleashes passions among many followers. That is why it is full of details that, although they may seem unnoticed and minuscule, make a substantial difference and among the most outstanding ones we can mention:
An entrance where you are greeted by a mirror of water that manages to overflow through the main steps sets a great decorative pattern. The mansion is crossed by a yellow wall, which can house living areas such as the guest bathroom, the service staircase, and the pantry. The family area of the house consists of the first floor, which contains a trio of suites and a game room.
There is also a stair from snail through which to access the mezzanine, an area that has Terrace and an office, as well as a fitness room, and access to the main suite is possible through a corridor with ample circulation, which also has access to the two bathrooms accompanying the main suite bedroom main.
The integration of spaces as the main premise
The large spaces are key in this mansion. This uniqueness allows its transparent configuration The large glass panels provide an indescribable effect of grandeur, as well as the wide connection between indoors and outdoors and the access to the various rooms of the house using a glass circulation mechanism to enjoy being always a few steps away from the pool or the garden. In addition, a beautiful French door has been used to give access from the dining room to the outside areas, always maintaining straight and geometric lines and allowing the curved point to be offered by the spiral staircase.
A house that, despite its architectural convictions,, can maintain the warmth of a family home and relies on indirect lighting and double-height ceilings combined with warm materials such as wood to create a house that can feel like a home. In short, a mansion that will undoubtedly make this distinguished architect who inspired it proud of his legacy, thanks to the casa Limantos The architect Fernanda Marquez and São Paulo for lending their spaces for this beautiful work of art of 830 square meters of exquisite construction.