![A modern concrete, glass, and wood home filled with arches.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-concrete-home-with-arches-041220-155-01.jpg)
Rodrigo Ferreira, a young architect from central Brazil, has designed ‘Casa Joy’, a modern concrete, glass, and wood home filled with arches.
The house, which is located on the outskirts of Goiânia, was built for an unconventional and active lady in her mid-70s and her family, and serves as a retreat and a gathering point for all of them.
![A modern concrete, glass, and wood home filled with arches.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-concrete-home-with-walkway-041220-155-02.jpg)
At the front of the house, there’s a winding concrete path that’s lit up at night, guiding people from the road up to the front door.
![At the front of this modern home, there's a winding concrete path that's lit up at night, guiding people from the road up to the front door.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-concrete-home-with-winding-path-041220-155-03.jpg)
![At the front of this modern home, there's a winding concrete path that's lit up at night, guiding people from the road up to the front door.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-concrete-path-lined-with-LED-lighting-041220-156-04.jpg)
The home features numerous arches, which are especially visible at night as the interior light highlights the curves.
![This modern concrete home features numerous arches, which are especially visible at night as the interior light highlights the curves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-concrete-home-with-arches-041220-155-05.jpg)
![This modern concrete home features numerous arches, which are especially visible at night as the interior light highlights the curves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-concrete-home-with-arches-041220-155-06.jpg)
![A modern concrete house in Brazil.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-concrete-home-with-arches-041220-155-07.jpg)
A pivoting front door welcomes people to the home, while a wood ceiling with lighting adds a sense of warmth to the interior.
![A pivoting front door welcomes people to the home, while a wood ceiling with lighting adds a sense of warmth to the interior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-concrete-house-entryway-dining-room-041220-156-08.jpg)
![A pivoting front door welcomes people to the home, while a wood ceiling with lighting adds a sense of warmth to the interior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-concrete-home-with-arches-dining-room-041220-155-09.jpg)
The entryway opens up to the living room, dining area, and kitchen. The concrete arches are key in creating a sense of space and height throughout the home.
![Concrete arches are key in creating an sense of space and height throughout this modern home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-concrete-home-with-arches-041220-155-10.jpg)
Oversized sliding glass doors amplify the height of the interior and connect to the outdoors.
![A modern concrete house with arches and oversized sliding glass doors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/oversized-sliding-glass-doors-041220-157-11.jpg)
![A modern concrete house with oversized glass doors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/oversized-sliding-glass-doors-041220-157-12.jpg)
Back inside, we can see a long kitchen island creates room for socializing while cooking. Sliding glass doors are surrounded by black-framed windows that perfectly fit the concrete arch.
![A modern home with large concrete arches that allow for an open floor plan.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-concrete-home-kitchen-with-arches-041220-157-13.jpg)
![A modern kitchen with a black accent wall, and an arch with sliding glass doors that lead to a patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-concrete-home-kitchen-with-arches-041220-157-14.jpg)
Outside, there’s a covered outdoor dining patio with curved stairs that connect the upper level of the home.
![A modern outdoor patio with the natural rock on display.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/covered-outdoor-dining-patio-041220-157-15.jpg)
![A modern concrete home with a covered outdoor patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/covered-outdoor-dining-patio-041220-157-16.jpg)
![A modern concrete home with oversized sliding glass doors and a covered outdoor patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-concrete-with-oversized-doors-arches-041220-157-17.jpg)
In the bedroom, the arches provide an abundance of natural light and add a sculptural element to the room.
![In this modern bedroom, the arches provide an abundance of natural light and add a sculptural element to the room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-bedroom-concrete-arches-windows-041220-158-18.jpg)
In the bathroom, floor-to-ceiling windows provide tree views for the freestanding bathtub.
![A modern bathroom with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide tree views for the freestanding bathtub.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-bathroom-with-freestanding-bathtub-windows-041220-158-19.jpg)