Architectural and formal · Uruguay · 1950s–1970s
Uruguayan brick modernism
Uruguayan brick modernism interiors make thin masonry vaults, structural walls, precise spans, and courtyard light the principal composition, then temper their rigor with leather, wool, and timber.
- Archive
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- Mood
- Architectural and formal
02 Field note
How the room is composed
- layout
- Long living zones sit beneath expressive brick vaults and open through slender steel glazing to planted courts, while load-bearing piers, built-in shelves, and clear bays order social movement.
- materials
- Handmade brick, pale terrazzo, black steel, dark timber, leather, wool, linen, clear glass, and studio ceramic reveal structural economy while providing enough tactile contrast for domestic life.
- furniture
- Low timber-and-leather lounge chairs, wool sofas, slab tables, straight dining sets, and integrated shelving respect the spanning direction and leave the masonry geometry uninterrupted.
- lighting
- Courtyard glazing, linear roof openings, warm reflected brick light, discreet pendants, and focused task lamps emphasize vault curvature, pier depth, and changing southern sun.
- decoration
- One geometric textile, sparse ceramics, indoor planting, books, and small black or rust accents remain subordinate to the brick bond, vault rhythm, and view into the garden.
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