6 2021 architecture trends that are here to stay!

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The changes and difficulties imposed by the pandemic have brought an important reflection on the multiplicity of actions that housing can embrace. It is no longer enough to just have beautiful projects or the signature of great professionals, quality of life , concern for health and days better, now also guide the direction of projects. In light of this, architectural trends are here to dictate a comfortable and practical path to follow for your home. We highlight six 2021 trends that are here to stay. Check them out!

1. Nature inside, outside and around the house

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(Rodolfo Sotelo/CASACOR)

When someone is asked to imagine a scenario that brings tranquility , the first image that probably comes to mind is an environment that involves nature . The benefits of greenery inside the home are already more than proven, and the pandemic has only rekindled people's attention to that. renato mendonça estúdio trigo casacor são paulo 2019 ambiente decoração quarto archdaily nomeação building of the year

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Biophilic architecture – which designs environments that connect people to nature – is increasingly popular among architects and interior designers, who demonstrate a desire for green areas and tree-lined parks close to the projects they develop with their clients.

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(André Nazareth/CASACOR)

To incorporate nature into your home, the tip is to opt for stunning vertical gardens and strategic points within the environment, so that the green is enhanced in the décor!

2. Caring for the environment

The concern for reducing environmental impacts is another trend that remains a priority. There are constructions that are concerned with reducing waste produced both during the construction phase and during finishing; or with recyclable materials that cause less impact on the environment. , such as reforested wood , clay bricks and reused structures . Refúgio Urbano - Marina Linhares . O fechamento em vidro torna permanente a ligação com a luminosidade natural e o verde que abraça este refúgio, no bosque do Jockey. Uma árvore original, inclusive, foi incorporada ao centro do living. Na ambientação de ares urbanos, o toque cálido da madeira e cores que aquecem. (Rômulo Fialdini/CASACOR)

Refúgio Urbano - Marina Linhares . O fechamento em vidro torna permanente a ligação com a luminosidade natural e o verde que abraça este refúgio, no bosque do Jockey. Uma árvore original, inclusive, foi incorporada ao centro do living. Na ambientação de ares urbanos, o toque cálido da madeira e cores que aquecem. (Rômulo Fialdini/CASACOR)

Other houses stand out for their cross ventilation and natural lighting , in addition to the use of solar panels to generate energy, green roofs — a technique used for waterproofing —, among others.

3. Natural lighting

(Cristiano Bauce/CASACOR)

Natural light plays an essential role! In addition to highlighting spaces, making them even more lively, its abundance reduces excessive energy use.

4. The role of the kitchen

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(Felipe Araujo/CASACOR)

The kitchen was one of the most used spaces during the isolation period to entertain and relax. Classified as " the heart of the house " by Érica Salguero, from the CASACOR cast , the kitchen space is symbolic.

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(André Nazareth/CASACOR)

Regardless of its configuration, size or decoration, anyone is free to create, experiment and produce within this environment. During the pandemic, the kitchen reinforced its importance within the home and invited those who had never ventured into the world of cooking.

urbanos e coloniais da Amazônia peruana ganham uma leitura leve e fresca, que privilegia os elementos naturais deste território riquíssimo. A paleta é calma e neutras, composta de grafite, branco e bege, com pinceladas de verde natural e um belo ladrilho no piso que demarca a cozinha. Além dela, o loft projetado para o jovem casal une espaço de trabalho com área social e de relaxamento, além de um generoso terraço.

(Rodolfo Sotelo/CASACOR)

5. The home office as a fundamental place

Home office is the environment of the moment, and it is here to stay. A practice that was previously not very popular in Brazil, home office has proven to be a good solution for the pandemic.

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(Eduardo Macarios/CASACOR)

With the rise (and permanence) of home office , Human Resources sectors began to evaluate the need to transform the home into a welcoming environment that stimulates productivity and well-being .

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(Divulgação/CASACOR)

A 2018 survey by the Akatu Institute found that Brazilians work, on average, 1,737 hours per year – which represents around 20% of a person's lifetime in a 12-month period.

6. Balconies and bathrooms as decompression spaces

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(Denilson Machado/CASACOR)

Two essential spaces for contemporary living: balconies and bathrooms can be the ideal refuge during long days indoors.

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The balcony is the perfect place to relax and reconnect. With comfortable and practical furniture, the space can be an extension of the living room , a pleasant space for growing vegetables and plants , as well as providing a place for contemplation .

O projeto assinado por Juliana Pippi faz parte da CASACOR Santa Catarina 2018.

(Lio Simas/CASACOR)

During the pandemic, the bathroom reinforced that it is indeed the perfect space to recharge your batteries . The Haman SPA , for example, a space designed by architect Bianca da Hora for CASACOR Rio 2021 , brought the ancestral rituals of the Turkish bath to inspire relaxation in a bathroom with a vintage feel and super comfortable.

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(André Nazareth/CASACOR)

1. Nature inside, outside and around the house

2. Caring for the environment

3. Natural lighting

4. The role of the kitchen

5. The home office as a fundamental place

6. Balconies and bathrooms as decompression spaces

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