Casa Urca by Studio Arthur Casas

The Casa Urca by Sao Paulo and New York-based Studio Arthur Casas, is a spectacular three-story penthouse located in Rio de Janeiro. The 7,180 sq ft. residence features some of the most breathtaking views in Brazil with the Sugarloaf mountain on one side and the Corcovado mountain and downtown Rio on the other. The first floor houses three guestrooms along with the kitchen, and utilizes the flood of natural light to create a path of the discovery of the amazing landscape. The second level features the main entrance that extends into the spacious living room, which is lit using three openings on the water basin of the last floor. Sliding glazed doors lead to the one of the terraces that overlooks the beautiful Guanabara Bay. Even more impressive is the exclusive top floor master suite that features a rooftop enclave with an outdoor shower, hot tub, barbecue area and water basin. The house certainly has all the amenities that one could wish for but for those who appreciate modernist design, the penthouse is decked out with a vast collection of modernist design objects including pieces from Sérgio Rodrigues, Jorge Zalszupin, Ricardo Fasanello and Jean Gillon. Have a look through the imagery of the Casa Urca and peep the video below for a closer look at the residence.