BELO HORIZONTE (Brazil), Feb 26 — At first glance, it is a house like dozens of others in the crowded favelas of Brazil. But this seemingly modest dwelling of 66 square meters...
BELO HORIZONTE , Feb 26 — At first glance, it is a house like dozens of others in the crowded favelas of Brazil. But this seemingly modest dwelling of 66 square meters , with its exposed brick walls, has just been recognised as the “house of the year” in an international architecture competition.
“I’m very proud that my house won this prize, because most of the news about the favelas talks of violence and homes destroyed by landslides,” said Kdu dos Anjos, who has close-cropped hair, black earrings and many tattoos.The house, built on a small lot dos Anjos purchased in 2017, is well-ventilated and enjoys abundant natural light; it features horizontal casement windows and a large terrace.
From the outside the house resembles its neighbours, but it incorporates several features that make it both sturdier and more respectful of the environment, particularly in its “attention to lighting and ventilation,” said architect Fernando Maculan, the project leader.
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