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Garden inspired by Burle Marx features tropical species and a natural pool

The landscape design duo Rafael Mineiro and Natália Azevedo debuts at CASACOR Minas with a sustainable and innovative project for a garden with swimming pool

By Redação

Submitted at Sep 30, 2021, 7:00 AM

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Rafael Mineiro and Natália Azevedo - Horto Laguna. The outdoor space is a small oasis, which brings together a variety of tropical plants around a natural lake and proposes a new concept in swimming pools. With LEDs submerged in the water, amidst palm trees, philodendrons, cyclamen, marantas and aquatic plants, it gains diffuse lighting and the company of ornamental fish. Decks with armchairs and lounge chairs integrate the leisure and contemplation scene with a new way of living.

Rafael Mineiro and Natália Azevedo - Horto Laguna. The outdoor space is a small oasis, which brings together a variety of tropical plants around a natural lake and proposes a new concept in swimming pools. With LEDs submerged in the water, amidst palm trees, philodendrons, cyclamen, marantas and aquatic plants, it gains diffuse lighting and the company of ornamental fish. Decks with armchairs and lounge chairs integrate the leisure and contemplation scene with a new way of living. (Gustavo Amorim)

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(Gustavo Amorim/CASACOR)

Right after passing through the CASACOR Minas 2021 ticket office, visitors are surprised by this small oasis created by the landscaper duo Rafael Mineiro and Natália Azevedo in their debut at the show in Belo Horizonte. With waters the color of the Caribbean, sand that looks like a beach and sinuous shapes like in nature, the Horto Laguna environment is an invitation to summer and outdoor life.
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(Gustavo Amorim/CASACOR)

“Participating in CASACOR Minas for the first time has enormous significance for us at Horto dos Buritis. It is an opportunity to strengthen in Minas a landscaping concept that is already present in other regions, and to show more closely a new form of leisure and connection with nature ”, highlights Rafael Mineiro. The natural pool, also known as a biopool , is located in the middle of a garden inspired by the colors and textures of Burle Marx . Because of this, the entire volume was extensively planned so that the garden could be seen from all angles, as well as the creations of the master landscaper.
Horto Laguna Rafael Mineiro Natália Azevedo CASACOR Minas Gerais 2021 natural lake deck tropical plants armchairs garden landscaping

(Gustavo Amorim/CASACOR)

The landscapers intend to present a new concept of pool , which closely resembles a natural lake, with the difference of not using chemical products in its treatment system, going against the grain of traditional pools by adopting natural filters and ozone. With the presence of tropical vegetation , including species such as palm trees, philodendrons, dracaenas, phyllodes, moray eels, cyclanthus and marantas, Horto Laguna also has several aquatic plants , giving the pool a natural effect.
Horto Laguna Rafael Mineiro Natália Azevedo CASACOR Minas Gerais 2021 natural lake deck tropical plants armchairs garden landscaping

(Gustavo Amorim/CASACOR)

The finish uses natural raw stones , just as they are found in nature. Positioned one by one in a perfect fit, they are joined by pebbles in the assembly. To complete the scene, a lining of very fine white sand extends to form a small beach.

CASACOR Minas Gerais Service 2021


Period: from September 14th to October 31st, 2021 Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm. Saturdays, 12pm to 10pm and Sundays, 11am to 8pm. Location: Mangabeiras Palace - Ephigenio de Salles Square, 01, Mangabeiras, Belo Horizonte/MG Telephone: (31) 3286-4587 Tickets and visit scheduling: https://casacormg.byinti.com/ Full price ticket: R$ 70 Half price: R$ 35 Weekends Full price ticket: R$ 75 Half price : R$ 37.50