This North Dallas Home Exudes the Brilliance of Brazilian Modernism

The masterful renovation of an 8,000-square-foot north Dallas dwelling has turned this exemplary piece of late 1970’s structure right into a time capsule filled with vibrant artworks set in opposition to a minimalist backdrop in a testomony to the bodily pleasure of Brazilian Modernism. Marc McCollom, Joshua Rice, and Temple Shipley – the architect, inside designer, and artwork guide, respectively – synthesize their experience to remodel a rambling conglomeration of rooms into an organized, sprawling house plan reflective of the expansive exterior surfaces and daring visible language of its time.

A modern living room with eclectic furniture including wooden coffee tables, armchairs, and a patterned rug that hints at Brazilian Modernism. The room features a large window and a living area with a black marble island in the background.

Entry house and sunken parlor Cast bronze measurement desk by Jojo Corvaia by means of Garde. Vintage Presidencial armchairs, Petalas espresso desk, and Onda bench by Jorge Zalszupin. FAO couch by Christophe Delcourt for Collection Particulière. Ciranda facet desk by Ricardo Fasanello. Bedsa chair by Aequo by means of Garde. Turned walnut pedestal by Chris Lehrecke. Vintage Oushak rug by means of Esmaili Rugs. Photo: Robert Tsai

Modern interior with a marble counter, abstract chandelier, wall art, and a contemporary sculpture exuding Brazilian Modernism. Light-colored drapes cover large windows, and a dining table with chairs is visible in the background.

View by means of entry house and sunken parlor into eating room Photo: Nathan Schroder

Modern living room with a mix of wooden and metal furnishings, beige walls, and a light-colored patterned rug. Features include a minimalist kitchen in the background, contemporary art reflecting Brazilian Modernism, and indoor plants.

View from entry house by means of sunken parlor into raised residing space Photo: Robert Tsai

Brazilian modernism is inherently natural, knowledgeable by challenges or alternatives the pure surroundings presents in a reliance on domestically sourced supplies to strike a steadiness between mid-century sensibilities and tropical aptitude with out the pomp and circumstance. This single-story construction hugs a creek native to the positioning encouraging the unusually huge linear format, which is anchored by a split-level sunken residing house.

Modern living room with light grey couch, black marble fireplace, abstract decor, and wooden accents, exuding a touch of Brazilian Modernism. Decorative wooden ornaments are displayed on the mantel.

Raised residing space Photo: Robert Tsai

A modern living room with a fireplace, a gray sofa, unique armchairs, and a round rug. Large windows offer a view of the outdoor greenery. Inspired by Brazilian Modernism, this space features minimalistic decor and hardwood floors.

Raised residing space Vintage Alta lounge chair by Oscar Niemeyer. Vintage rosewood Diz chairs by Sergio Rodrigues. Sideways couch by Rikke Frost for Carl Hansen by means of Garde. Photo: Nathan Schroder

Modern living room featuring large windows, wooden floors, a gray fireplace, a sofa with throw pillows, two wooden lounge chairs with white cushions, and a central round coffee table that exudes Brazilian Modernism.

Adjacent to raised residing space, view by means of sunken parlor to kitchen Photo: Nathan Schroder

Vast sightlines and spatial dynamism yield high-impact views as friends have an uninterrupted vista from the entry by means of a number of lounge areas, the kitchen, and eating room, till it spills outside. An workplace, visitor suite, major suite, and three further bedrooms bookend the core with clear delineation to retain privateness. The property additionally boasts a big pool with an adjoining out of doors residing house, a public park sized playground, and its personal tennis court docket.

A modern living room inspired by Brazilian Modernism featuring gold abstract wall art, two wooden chairs, a wooden coffee table, a round green chair, a black grand piano, and large windows with sheer curtains.

Dining room adjoining to raised residing house Photo: Robert Tsai

A modern dining room features a wooden table with white chairs, a large abstract painting on the wall, geometric light fixtures inspired by Brazilian Modernism, and a vase of white flowers.

Art and large-scale lighting in dialogue over the eating desk Photo: Robert Tsai

A modern dining room featuring a rectangular table, eight upholstered chairs, a contemporary chandelier, and floral centerpiece. The space is adorned with abstract wall art and large windows with sheer curtains, allowing light to dance on the wooden flooring, embodying elements of Brazilian Modernism.

Dining room Palindrome gentle fixture by RBW. Jorge Zalszupin guanabara rosewood classic eating desk. Vintage eating chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Vintage mirror by Joaquim Tenreiro. Photo: Nathan Schroder

The owners, a household of 4 initially from Mexico City, carry a way of heat and whimsy to the residence, in addition to an intensive assortment of artwork and design objects, which grace the inside. Certainly not an exhaustible checklist, some notable design items embody these by Faye Toogood, Jojo Corvaia, Oscar Niemeyer, and Jorge Zalszupin, in addition to artworks by Joaquim Tenreiro and Sol LeWitt. From freestanding to wall-mounted, vibrant collectibles stand out in opposition to a impartial backdrop in a cautious curation for museum-like motion by means of the home that’s equal components circulation and choreography.

Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a kitchen island, and large artworks on the walls, reflecting Brazilian Modernism. A black sculpture is placed on a dark countertop in the foreground.

View into kitchen from central house Outfitted in teak veneer and bronzed textured panels by Forms + Surfaces. White oak flooring. Fiberglass Roly-Poly eating chairs and desk by Faye Toogood by means of Garde Photo: Robert Tsai

A round wooden dining table with a plant centerpiece is surrounded by four matching sculptural chairs, exemplifying Brazilian Modernism. Large windows reveal a view of a tree and green outdoor space.

Breakfast nook Photo: Robert Tsai

Modern kitchen and dining area with wooden flooring, wooden cabinetry, large windows, and contemporary furniture. The dining table has two beige, sculptural chairs and a green plant centerpiece, reflecting the elegance of Brazilian Modernism.

View from breakfast nook by means of principal residing areas Photo: Nathan Schroder

The in depth renovation is sensible of the as soon as chaotic inside by means of considerate materials interventions, hierarchical programming, and expertly scaled formal additions for a renewed architectural readability. “Because the ceilings have been so excessive and the areas have been so grand, we offered some enormous lighting fixtures for a number of rooms,” Rice says. “I saved expressing the purpose that we would have liked one thing that took up a whole lot of quantity, whereas nonetheless being considerably diaphanous and never taking on visible house.” Rich tones of rosewood, reddish woods, and pietra gray stone present hanging accents in concord with the white oak flooring.

A brightly lit room with a large window, wooden floor, a dining table set with chairs, and colorful artwork and paintings on the walls exuding Brazilian Modernism.

View into breakfast nook Photo: Nathan Schroder

A hallway featuring colorful abstract paintings on white walls, wooden flooring, and recessed lighting exudes Brazilian Modernism. A skylight illuminates the area, complemented by sleek wooden cabinets on the right side.

Gallery-style partitions Photo: Robert Tsai

A modern bedroom showcasing Brazilian Modernism with a fireplace, large windows overlooking greenery, a seating area with a round table and four chairs, a wall-mounted TV, and a bed with a grey blanket on a wooden floor.

Primary bed room with seating space and hearth Floatation lamp by Ingo Maurer. Vintage angled couch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar by means of Sputnik Modern. Vintage Model 83 Nanna Ditzel lounge chairs by means of Sputnik Modern. Coccoloba rug by Atelier Agahzadeh. Blackened metal FP encompass. Blade bench and Buni chat desk by Jader Almeida. Photo: Nathan Schroder

Guided by an inventive ethos, the collaborators shaped the tendrils for connection between guests, artwork, and structure. The contemporized model right here is stripped again, buying and selling ornament for art work and sculpture, with a specific give attention to dialogue between treasured private belongings and floor remedy. “We wished these design objects to be an essential function to the general design, however not fully dominate the areas they inhabit,” Rice provides. “That’s why the supplies within the structure and surrounding design have been intentionally chosen to be complementary.“

A modern home office inspired by Brazilian Modernism features a large window, abundant natural light, a desk with a computer, a painting on the wall, a pouf, a chair, and ceiling pendant lights.

Private workplace house Aim lamps by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Flos. Vintage Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm mannequin FK84 Swivel chair by means of Sputnik Modern. Desk by Poltrona Frau. Rug by Atelier Agahzadeh. Vintage bronze TG-15 lounge chair by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley by means of Sputnik Modern. Linen pouf by Pauline Esparonthrough Garde. Photo: Robert Tsai