The two-storey structure defeated some more-imposing contest entries from India, Mexico, Vietnam and Germany.
Aerial view, taken on Feb 24, 2023, showing the house of Brazilian musical artist Kdu dos Anjos which was designated 'Building of the Year 2023' by ArchDaily. — Photos: AFP
Aerial view of Aglomerado da Serra, a favela complex on the outskirts of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, where the house of Kdu dos Anjos is located. For dos Anjos, who founded a cultural centre in his community, the prize carries special significance. 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.One apparent difference with nearby houses is in the arrangement of the bricks, which are laid horizontally – not vertically – and in staggered rows, which adds solidity and improves insulation.
"When I was a boy, I lived in a very modest, poorly insulated room. I even got stung by a scorpion – my sister did too.
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