Brazilian Interiors That Use Organic Shapes to Challenge Straight Lines

The rationality of orthogonal shapes dominates architecture, despite grand gestures that have sought to oppose themselves throughout history. In large-scale production, the right angles, repetition and modularity of the block or grid of pillars help in the efficiency of construction, despite reproducing the same spatial solutions. Unlike buildings, interior architecture can propose alternatives to break this rationality, whether from partitions or decorative objects.

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In general, interior architecture seeks to transform the internal space without interfering with the structure of the building, using furniture, lighting, different materials, joinery and metalwork, paintings, textures, vegetation and so many other tools that, when combined, give life to a new environment. Starting from the blank canvas that the built environment is, the project often uses organic elements to break the room’s logic and create a focal point or line off specific spaces.

Check out some Brazilian interiors that use organic shapes to transform the room.

Palafita do Curral / Studio 126 Arquitetura

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Palafita do Curral / Studio 126 Arquitetura. Image © NY 18
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Palafita do Curral / Studio 126 Arquitetura

Apartamento Monolito / Estúdio Minke

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Apartamento Monolito / Estúdio Minke. Image © Maíra Acayaba
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Apartamento Monolito / Estúdio Minke

Casa Moysés / Triart Arquitetura

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Casa Moysés / Triart Arquitetura. Image © Renato Navarro

Palmeiras Room / Estudio Sala

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Palmeiras Room / Estudio Sala. Image © João Viegas

Apartamento Itaim / Triptyque

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Apartamento Itaim / Triptyque. Image © Felco
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Apartamento Itaim / Triptyque

Pause Lounge / Ana Sawaia Arquitetura

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Pause Lounge / Ana Sawaia Arquitetura. Image © Evelyn Muller

Olaria House / NJ+ Arquitetos Associados

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Olaria House / NJ+ Arquitetos Associados. Image © Denilson Machado – MCA Estúdio
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Olaria House / NJ+ Arquitetos Associados

Yugen House / Studio Gabriel Bordin

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Yugen House / Studio Gabriel Bordin. Image © Denilson Machado – MCA Estúdio
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Yugen House / Studio Gabriel Bordin

Apartamento NHO / VOA Arquitetura

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Apartamento NHO / VOA Arquitetura. Image © Luiza Ananias

Home Studio / Studio Clarice Semerene

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Home Studio / Studio Clarice Semerene. Image © Joana França

Sibipirunas House / Studio Otto Felix

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Sibipirunas House / Studio Otto Felix. Image © Denilson Machado – MCA Estúdio

Ygará Apartment / Estúdio BRA

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Ygará Apartment / Estúdio BRA. Image © Maura Mello
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Ygará Apartment / Estúdio BRA

Long House Apartment / Talita Nogueira Arquitetura

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Long House Apartment / Talita Nogueira Arquitetura. Image © Eduardo Macarios

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on November 14, 2022.

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Cite: Martino, Giovana. "Brazilian Interiors That Use Organic Shapes to Challenge Straight Lines" [Interiores brasileiros que contestam a linha reta com formas orgânicas] 29 Jan 2023. ArchDaily. (Trans. Simões, Diogo) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/991921/brazilian-interiors-that-use-organic-shapes-to-challenge-straight-lines> ISSN 0719-8884

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