Sao Paulo is a city of urban contrasts. On one hand this leads to the creation of 'messy' street scapes, while on the other (for those inclined to look) each new glimpse down a street, glance through a window, or view from a rooftop offers a unique aspect of both the city and those who live in it. In response to this the architecture practice 'Terra e Tuma Arquitetos' have created the Maracana House, which seeks to avoid the common experience of disconnection between entering a house and leaving the city. Instead interior spaces are intended to connect with the vibrancy of the street outside.
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