With an exterior dominated by straight lines and a seemingly simple style, there is nothing to suggest that this 1,150-square-metre house in Brazil has a magnificent interior, halfway between industrial and minimalist, but combining warmth and elegance in a sumptuous way. The project was brought to life by architects Gledson Marques de Castro and Magnun de Castro from Studio Castro, with interior designer Fernanda Marques leading the interior design. The result is a unique fusion of sophistication, modernity and functionality, with Cosentino playing a key role in the finishes.

The project has always aimed to harmonise with the outside and its surroundings, using natural materials and a minimal yet elegant design. For both studios, it was essential to create a dialogue between the inside and the outside, ensuring that the finishes in the most specific areas of the house met the requirements of durability, resistance, aesthetics and functionality. So Cosentino was the natural choice, especially Dekton and some of its finishes.

The worktop in the gourmet area, for example, is clad in Dekton Kreta, inspired by classic, moderately trafficked concrete floors. The design is uniform and controlled, featuring darker or lighter areas depending on the density of the pattern. In addition, its matt texture and grey shade match all types of materials, making it suitable for any application. The fact that this is an outdoor area meant that it had to have the performance that only Dekton can offer in terms of resistance and ease of maintenance.

In the kitchen and dining area, Dekton Domoos adorns the worktops, seamlessly integrating the cooking area, island and dining table into one continuous line. Its graphite black colour exudes an elegant and refined aesthetic, making Dekton Domoos ideal for those who appreciate understated elegance. It is worth noting that the front door of the house is also made from Dekton Domoos, maintaining a sense of continuity and adopting a brutalist-inspired style that perfectly complements the concrete ceiling of the house.

Staying within the confines of the kitchen, Dekton Sirius is the other kitchen worktop with a textured black appearance with greenish accents that bring realism and strength to any room. The pieces were made by Marmoraria JR.

A chromatic change is made in the bathroom, pantry and sideboard of the master suite, where the architects opted for Dekton Aura. This colour pays homage to Calacatta and Carrara marble, with a white background decorated with veins that evoke the intricate lines of the natural stones. The 8 mm thick slabs have been used for both floor and wall cladding in the bathrooms, enhancing the sense of luxury and sophistication in an environment surrounded by nature.