Expanded Polystyrene

What If the Structure Is the Architecture? Enlevo House, in Paraná, Brazil, was commissioned by a couple of entrepreneurs. They asked for a residence that would provide complete privacy from the neighbors, a spacious, functional, a naked architecture. In addition to the large glazed openings and exposed concrete, the layout of the spaces contributes to a fluid circulation. Through the use of exposed, board-formed concrete structures and cantilevered walls, free, open spaces were created across three levels, establishing a harmonious relationship with the site’s rugged, angular topography. The orientation of the three floors is by no means arbitrary; rather, it derives from the possibilities for making the best use of the res... More