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Marrom House by São PauloWhile Isay Weinfeld may be one of the most popular architects in his home country of Brazil, particularly for residential commissions, his name has not achieved the international popularity of fellow countryman Oscar Niemeyer.
Perhaps this owes to the architect's penchant for creating simple and elegant spaces over sculptural objects, or his quiet modesty, or the fact he keeps his office at about 10-15 people even with numerous commissions with a mix of scales and building types.
Whatever the reasons, they fall by the wayside when one is confronted with one of his designs, which make one forget about the trivialities of celebrity.
Like many other Weinfeld houses in the wealthy suburbs of São Paulo, the Marrom House shields itself from its surroundings by perimeter walls, thereby creating an introverted focus.
In this case, the one-story walls are a perfect backdrop for tropical trees and other vegetation that stand out against its muted gray surfaces.
It's no surprise that scenery design is listed in his portfolio.
After all, aren't architects -- historically, at least -- adept at manipulating surroundings to suit certain views?
The interaction between outdoor and indoor at the Marrom House is characterized in one part of the L-shaped courtyard by a deep overhang that shields the living areas from the sun
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