When visiting the capital of Brazil's Minas Gerais province, it will be hard for one to miss this angular apartment building, which was designed by Belo Horizonte-based architecture practice Gisele Borges Arquitetura. Known as Casamirador Savassi, the development spans nine stories in height and features 38 apartments. The architects needed to opt-in for the angular apartment building shape due to "local setback requirements." At the bottom of this structure is a three-story underground parking garage.
Aside from its irregular shape, Casamirador Savassi also features interesting window positioning and a perforated facade that is described as "second skin" by Gisele Borges Arquitetura. This feature is claimed to "offer views from the inside while protecting the residents' privacy."
Perforated Angular Apartment Buildings
Gisele Borges Arquitetura Designs a Striking Building
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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