The House of 7 Trees by Hersen Mendes Arquitetura Is a Modern Gem in the Brazilian Cerrado

Brazilian architecture firm Hersen Mendes Arquitetura was commissioned to build a an artist's home on a woodland property in Brazil's Cerrado. While boasting a decidedly Modernist sensibility, the home's ecologically conscious design is rooted in respect for the native vegetation and landscape, inspiring the name Casa Das 7 Árvores (House of 7 Trees). Seven key trees on the property guided the plans, which took account for the pre-existing greenery, which was mapped, preserved, and incorporated...