In Paraguay, brick can be many things. Walls, dividers, facades, sieves, vaults, floors, and pavement are just some of the many example that demonstrate, not only the variety of uses for brick, but the ingenuity of the architects who choose to utilize it in their projects.
Thanks to it's low cost, brick is widespread in Paraguayan architecture and is produced en masse throughout the country. Observing it's place in everyday life can be a great source of inspiration and innovation.
- Related Article
Estrategias bioclimáticas en Paraguay: Refrigeración y ventilación natural mediante técnicas tradicionales
In this article, we highlight a chronological selection of 20 brick houses designed by prominent architectural firms: Sergio Fanego + Gabinete de Arquitectura, Javier Corvalán + Laboratorio de Arquitectura, - = + x -, Studio ELGUE, Lukas Fúster, Culata Jovái Group, José Cubilla, OCA, Mínimo Común Arquitectura, ArquitecTava, Arkstudio, and OMCM arquitectos.
2003 - Fanego House / Sergio Fanego + Gabinete de Arquitectura
2005 - Osypyte Single Family House / Javier Corvalán + Laboratorio de Arquitectura
2009 - Las Bóvedas / - = + x -
2009 - Hammock House / Javier Corvalán + Laboratorio de Arquitectura
2009 - Vivienda Mburicao / Estudio ELGUE
2012 - Las Mercedes House-Workshop / Lukas Fúster
2013 - Ilona House / Grupo Culata Jovái
2013 - Vivienda Pajarera / - = + x -
2015 - Quincho Tía Coral / Gabinete de Arquitectura
2016 - Residence Ara Pytu / José Cubilla
2016 - Vivienda Takuru / José Cubilla
2016 - Vivienda Lui / OCA
2016 - Casa Ana / Mínimo Común Arquitectura
2017 - Casa Patios / Equipo de Arquitectura + José Cubilla
2017 - Casa Jota / Minimo Comun Arquitectura
2017 - María Emilia House / Mínimo Común Arquitectura
2017 - Pa´ í Ñu / Grupo Culata Jovái
2018 - Villa Cerro Corá House / ArquitecTava + Grupo Culata Jovai
2018 - Casu House/ Arkstudio
2019 - Fuelle Roga House / OMCM arquitectos
- Check out more Paraguayan architecture here.
Editor's Note: This article was published on July 26, 2021.