In May I was beyond happy: I visited Brazil for the very first time. A long time dream came true. And Brazil is not only amazing for its rich and lush nature, but also for its sophisticated design scene. There is so much to tell about Brazilian design ? but let me start first with this highlight: the Casa de Vidro of Italo-Brazilian architect and designer Lina Bo Bardi.

After learning a little bit about Lina Bo Bardi I could relate first and foremost about one thing: When Lina arrived the first time to Brazil in 1946 she felt a special energy in this country and literally fell in love. I felt pretty much the same! But let?s go back to Lina: She was born in Italy in 1914. As part of the Italian resistance movement she found life in post-war Italy difficult and traveled with her husband to Brazil in 1946. They were welcomed by the Institute of Brazilian Architects and Lina felt quickly at home in Brazil and felt not only intrigued by the country, but also profoundly inspired in her creative thinking.
Lina Bo Bardi left an immortal mark on the Brazilian design and architecture scene. One of her most iconic architectural works is her own home ? the Casa de Vidro in Sao Paulo. Completed in 1951, the Casa de Vidro was Bo Bardi?s first built project and a fantastic example of her experimental and expressive modernist approach in architecture.

The Casa de Vidro must not be seen as solely a building. Instead,...