Chez Georges

Architecture Wladimir Alves de Souza

Architecture Wladimir Alves de Souza

A stunning work of Brutalism, the villa plays host to a glorious contrast of raw concrete and exotic wood.

Wladimir Alves de Souza—the nationally renowned professor and architect behind the structure that houses Rio’s Chácara do Céu Museum—crafted a masterpiece with a panoramic viewing point, a patio with a vaulted concrete pergola, and a six-meter wooden door. Other standout features are the high white walls and soaring ceilings that combine to create airy and inviting spaces.

Interior design Yorick Piette

Handpicked pieces from the antique markets of Paris, Brussels, and Antwerp contrast with midcentury modern works by...

names such as Nils Jonsson and VB Wilkins. Many bathrooms feature azulejo mosaics, ceramic tilework that is typical of colonial Portuguese architecture. A touch of minimalism, embodied by Jo Hammerbörg’s Scandinavian pendant lights, complements a tropical mix of rich woods, dashes of color, and occasional bold pattern. Furniture by Ricardo Fasanello adds to the visual identity of the interiors.