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18th Region Labour Complex / Atelier Daniel Corsi + Dani Hirano + Nishimura Estúdio de Arquitetura

18th Region Labour Complex / Atelier Daniel Corsi + Dani Hirano + Nishimura Estúdio de Arquitetura - More Images+ 42

Goiânia, Brazil
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  83000
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Sherwin-Williams, AG, Ambianch, Atlas Schindler, Beaulieu, Interface, +26

From Stone Walls to Skyscrapers: Understanding Structural Masonry

The Monadnock Building in Chicago began construction in 1891 and is still in use today. The building features a somber facade without ornamentation and a colossal height - at the time - of 16 floors. It is considered the first skyscraper built in structural masonry, with ceramic bricks and a granite base. To support the entire load of the building, the structural walls on the ground floor are 1.8 meters thick, and at the top, 46 centimeters. One hundred and thirty years later, this construction system remains common and allows for the erection of taller buildings with much thinner walls, accomplishing even new architectural works economically and rationally. But what is structural masonry about, and how can designers use it in architectural projects? And for what kinds of buildings is this system most suitable?

Etapa Vila Mascote School / Biselli Katchborian Arquitetos

Etapa Vila Mascote School / Biselli Katchborian Arquitetos - More Images+ 30

São Paulo, Brazil

Suki House / Obra Arquitetos

Suki House / Obra Arquitetos - More Images+ 23

São José dos Campos, Brazil
  • Architects: Obra Arquitetos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  341
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Cortesia Concreto, Daolio , Dânica, Ferragem Fácil, Hikari Vidros, +3

Vista Alegre Pavilion / Terra Capobianco

Vista Alegre Pavilion / Terra Capobianco - More Images+ 25

  • Architects: Terra Capobianco
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  120
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2020
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  GRAPHISOFT, Alwitra, Crosslam, Marcenaria Silveira, REKA

Casa dos Triângulos Restoration / Metrópole Arquitetos

Casa dos Triângulos Restoration / Metrópole Arquitetos - More Images+ 15

São Paulo, Brazil

Truss House / Terra Capobianco + Galeria Arquitetos

Truss House / Terra Capobianco + Galeria Arquitetos - More Images+ 23

Alto de Pinheiros, Brazil

A3L House / Obra Arquitetos

A3L House / Obra Arquitetos - More Images+ 20

São José dos Campos, Brazil
  • Architects: Obra Arquitetos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  4596 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Cortesia Concreto, Excellent Esquadrias, Farragem Fácil, Mineração Pratense, Power Lume, +1

Casa Brasileira Itaim Residential Building/ PSA Arquitetura

Casa Brasileira Itaim Residential Building/  PSA Arquitetura - Exterior Photography, Residential, Facade, Stairs, Cityscape
© Nelson Kon

Casa Brasileira Itaim Residential Building/  PSA Arquitetura - More Images+ 24

  • Architects: PSA Arquitetura
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  18000
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021

Nube Building / Jacobsen Arquitetura

Nube Building / Jacobsen Arquitetura - Exterior Photography, Apartments
© Nelson Kon

Nube Building / Jacobsen Arquitetura - More Images+ 25

São Paulo, Brazil
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  5130
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Alumitre, CristalPool, Itu mármores, Parquet União

Art 132 Gallery / Piratininga Arquitetos Associados

Art 132 Gallery / Piratininga Arquitetos Associados - More Images+ 21

São Paulo, Brazil
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  2960 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Araucária marcenaria, Deca, Innovare Work, Noel Marinho, Omega Fence Systems, +4

Kitchen Organization: Different Materials for Your Worktop

Kitchens as we know them today have functionality as their main feature and for that their space was historically organized from an industrial logic. The development of home appliances and the precise definition of the layout guarantee a functional floor plan and the optimization of work in the kitchen. As part of this layout we find the worktops, horizontal half-height surfaces that have multiple uses and, therefore, many possible configurations.

Kitchen Organization: Different Materials for Your Worktop - More Images+ 12