The cobogó is a widespread element in Brazilian architectural culture. Its origin and name trace back to the creators of this piece, which filters natural light and ventilation while providing rhythm and lightness to facades and interior partitions. Amadeu Oliveira Coimbra, Ernest August Boeckmann, and Antônio de Góis are the engineers who, working in Recife in the early 20th century, conceived this type of hollow block.
Originally made of cement, the cobogó was eventually reinterpreted in various materials, such as glass and ceramic, as it became widely adopted in popular Brazilian architecture. In residential projects, this element can be used to define transitions between spaces or to provide a sense of lightness and transparency. Below, discover eleven Brazilian projects that utilize this feature in various ways.
BV House / Traama Arquitetura
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