# Compact One-Bedroom Brazilian Homes Sliding Walls Adorn FCstudio's House Design in São Paulo By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-10-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brazilian-homes References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/10/28/sliding-pivoting-walls-box-house-sao-paulo-fcstudio/) & [fcstudio.br](http://www.fcstudio.com.br/) This [compact two-storey Brazilian home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house) is designed and erected by local architect Flavio Castro of FCstudio. Located in an area of lush surroundings in São Paulo, the house bears a rectangular shape, a flat roof and is created with functionality in mind. The structure is named the 'Box House.' It is an architectural venture that experiments with privacy and open-concept. For the construction of the Brazilian home, Flavio Castro utilized a number of materials, including [glass, metal, and concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedro-domingos-arquitectos). The house was built fairly fast and the adoption of [prefabricated elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binocular-house) definitely contributed to that. The most noteworthy feature of Casto's São Paulo residence is its dynamic attitude toward the outdoors. Thanks to the sliding doors and pivoting walls, the Brazilian home can fully open up to the lush surroundings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Compact Living Spaces:** Innovative designs that maximize functionality and comfort in small living spaces. - **Flexible Architecture:** Customizable building components that allow for dynamic adjustments to interior and exterior layouts. - **Sustainable Materials:** Construction materials and techniques that prioritize eco-friendliness and resource conservation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Construction:** Incorporating innovative design elements and eco-friendly materials into building projects. - **Real Estate:** Developing and marketing modern, space-saving homes that appeal to urban populations. - **Home Decor and Furniture:** Creating multifunctional, modular furnishings that are adaptable to small living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wooden Screen Stacked Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-vjc-iporanga.md) - [Narrow Urban Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ma.md) - [Transparent Shell-Covered Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-brisa.md) - [Concrete Gridded Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rua-polnia-house.md) - [Tranquil Brazilian Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-mk27-2.md) - [Compact Duplex Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sbc-apartment.md) - [Harmonious Modern Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-d31.md) - [Charming Angular Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trapezium-house.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Brazilian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laguna-house.md)