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10 projects with perforated walls for a perfect integration

Whether with blocks, panels, or screens, discover how perforated walls create spaces that breathe, embrace, and gradually reveal.

By CASACOR Publisher

Submitted at Jun 8, 2025, 3:32 PM

05 min de leitura
Igor Zanon - Casa Nó. Project of CASACOR Minas Gerais 2022.

Igor Zanon - Casa Nó. Project of CASACOR Minas Gerais 2022. (Estúdio NY18)

Creating a well-lit and airy project is a constant challenge in many homes. At a time when the projects value integrated projects, but still require a certain degree of privacy, hollow walls gain prominence as practical and intelligent architectural solutions. Next, discover how to bring this resource into your space, with different materials and styles, and see how the hollow wall can be the link between design and functionality.

Ideas for having hollow walls


Present in contemporary and historical projects, these structures are more than just construction elements: they are resources for comfort, beauty, and balance. Hollow walls are perfect for those who wish to integrate projects lightly, and in doing so, enhance the visual appeal; they transform houses into retreats.

Strategic openings

A classic that never goes out of style, architectural openings are a practical and aesthetic solution. Their versatility allows them to be applied in both indoor and outdoor projects, offering cross ventilation, passage of natural light, and a charming visual rhythm.

Muxarabis

Delicate and expressive, muxarabis unite tradition and technology. Of Arab origin, these lacy wooden (or contemporary material) panels are widely used in architecture to provide natural ventilation, shade, and privacy. They filter light artistically and create a play of shadows that changes with the sun, giving an almost scenic atmosphere to the project. Inserted in doors, windows, or internal dividers, muxarabis are excellent for bringing identity and visual warmth to the design, resonating well with boho, Mediterranean, oriental, and contemporary styles.

Room dividers

For those seeking flexible and non-permanent solutions, room dividers are perfect allies. With increasingly original designs, modern room dividers go beyond functionality: they are pieces of art that punctuate the space with personality. Models in perforated metal, cut wood, natural fibers, or translucent materials offer a myriad of compositions. They are ideal for studios, compact apartments, home workspaces, or to create cozy corners in large rooms. Furthermore, they can be easily moved according to daily needs.

Wooden panels

The panels are a true trend in interior architecture — and for good reason. Their composition with thin wooden slats, evenly arranged, offers an elegant, inviting, and permeable division. Whether in a living room, closet, or entry hall, these panels allow separation of projects without completely closing them off. With built-in lighting or natural light filtering through the slats, the visual effect is striking and sophisticated. In addition to aesthetics, they provide acoustic and thermal comfort, contributing to well-being inside the house.

Cobogós

The cobogós are one of the most traditional and efficient ways to create hollow walls. With their geometric patterns and regular voids, they allow the entry of light and air while ensuring partial privacy. They function as light dividers between internal projects or facades, bringing thermal and visual comfort. Versatile, they can be made from various materials and colors, adapting to styles ranging from retro to contemporary.

Advantages of hollow walls


By opting for hollow walls, you choose more than just an architectural element — you choose a lifestyle that values breathing space, the passage of light, and the balance between what is shown and what is kept private. Each opening, gap, or slit transforms into a unique language, capable of telling stories through light and shadow. Integrating projects without sacrificing privacy is an art — and hollow walls are your most poetic tools.