What Are Focal Points And How To Use Them In Decoration & Interior Design Projects?

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The determination of focal points in the environments offers dynamism, personality and activates internal and external environments from the enhancement of decorative objects or construction elements. Here are some examples for you to understand what it is and how to use it in the design and decoration of your home.

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The 50 Best Houses of 2023

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ArchDaily's curation team strives daily to present our readers with the most significant, inspiring, and innovative projects, expanding the knowledge and repertoire of students and architects worldwide. From small renovations to projects designed from scratch, residential architecture is a constant in the daily practice of most firms. Year after year, we see the deep interest this typology sparks: it remains the most popular category among our audience.

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House da Vila / Mariana Orsi Arquitetura + Design

House da Vila / Mariana Orsi Arquitetura + Design - Interior Photography, Houses, Table, Chair
© Felipe Araujo

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São Paulo, Brazil

BETA House / Mariana Orsi Arquitetura + Design

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Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  445
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Florense, AWH Esquadrias, Arter Atelier, Babá Materiais de Construção, Casa Rara Acabamentos, +2

Geometric Patterns of Light and Shadow: 7 Projects With Perforated Skins

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Although an architectural project comes to life with palpable materials, it is also defined by intangible qualities that give it richness, dynamism, and liveliness. Among them, the interplay of light and shadow can transform environments and affect their perception, determining the user's spatial experience. Besides providing natural ventilation, privacy, and thermal comfort, lattices allow this duality by filtering the entry of sunlight while projecting repetitive figures on the surface. In this way, perforated walls and ceilings can create multiple geometric patterns of light and shadow that become design elements capable of generating unique atmospheres.

Perforated Architecture: 20 Projects that Bring Back the Historic Musharrabiya

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There is often an intricate relationship between architecture and the environment. Each part of the world has defined its own architectural techniques based on its unique climatic conditions. However, environmental concerns in the 21st century provoked new techniques, implementing solutions to preserve natural resources and provide thermal comfort. While some opted for a futuristic approach with mechanical and technologically-advanced solutions, others decided to go back in time and explore how civilizations protected their people, architecture, and environment when they had nothing else to resort to but the environment itself. In this article, we look at how Musharrabiyas found their way back into modern-day architecture as significant vernacular features.

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Lake House / mf+arquitetos

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Uberlândia, Brazil
  • Architects: mf+arquitetos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  557
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Bertazzoni, Brastemp, Casa de Cora, Deca, Design brasil, +7

Bossa Nova House / Juliana Risso Arquitetura

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Distrito de Bonfim Paulista, Brazil
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  7546 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Atlas Concorde, Florense, Arte Rochas, Automundi, CasaNova marmoraria, +7

Brazilian Interiors: Ideas for Double Rooms

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As one of the most intimate spaces of a residence, dormitories have had their use adapted over the years, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. A space for relaxation that also needs to fit furniture, decorations and harmonize with the architecture. Here's a selection of ideas to get inspired and redesign your bedroom.

Q04L63 House / mf+arquitetos

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  • Architects: mf+arquitetos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  282
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2020
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Casa de Cora, Cia Luz, Danilo Sbindio, Deca, Design brasil, +6

House of Jabuticabeiras / mf+arquitetos

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  • Architects: mf+arquitetos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  4122 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2020

Comigo House / Juliana Risso Arquitetura

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Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  2019
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Arte Rochas, Blue Sol energia, Coberpool, Hipervidros, Neomix concreto, +4

Re.canto House / Arquitetura27

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Ilha Bela, Brazil
  • Architects: Arquitetura27
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1291 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Cosentino, América Móveis, Arauco, Caris Soluções em Esquadrias, Catrinque Marcenaria, +15

Forest House / Cacau Ribeiro Interiores

Forest House / Cacau Ribeiro Interiores - More Images+ 13

  • Interior Designers: Cacau Ribeiro Interiores
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1259 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  AutoDesk, 24 SOUQ, 5 by Kamy, Araquém Alcântara, Arnaldo Danemberg, +22

Loft Essencial / Cacau Ribeiro Interiores

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Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
  • Interior Designers: Cacau Ribeiro Interiores
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1033 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  AutoDesk, Cosentino, Arnaldo Danemberg, Augusta, Automundi, +24

Trigo Studio / Renato Mendonça Arquitetura

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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  430 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  AutoDesk, Chaos Group, Cosentino, A Morada, Adobe Systems Incorporated, +21

Cobogos House / mf+arquitetos

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Franca, Brazil
  • Architects: mf+arquitetos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  5597 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Breton, Casa de Cora, Cerâmica Martins, Deca, Design brasil, +5

Roots House / Triplex Arquitetura

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Cidade Jardim, Brazil
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  150
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Casa Moysés, Casual Móveis, Cinex Inovação e Emoção, Construflama, Coral, +7