![A modern concrete home with glass walls and an interior filled with wood.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-concrete-house-architecture-250121-1201-01.jpg)
Architect Leo Romano has designed a modern concrete house in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that’s located on a sloped lot surrounded by trees.
The design of the house allows the form to somewhat appear as though it floats over the terrain, while the pillars add a sculptural element.
![The design of this modern concrete house allows the form to somewhat appear as though it floats over the terrain, while the pillars add a sculptural element.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-concrete-house-design-architecture-250121-1210-02.jpg)
An oversized black-framed glass door, stairs with black railings, wall boxes displaying sculptural items, and gardens, help to create a grand entrance for the home.
![An oversized black-framed glass door, stairs with black railings, wall boxes displaying sculptural items, and gardens, help to create a grand entrance for this modern concrete home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-concrete-stairs-display-boxes-250121-1208-03.jpg)
![An oversized black-framed glass door, stairs with black railings, wall boxes displaying sculptural items, and gardens, help to create a grand entrance for this modern concrete home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-concrete-stairs-250121-1208-04.jpg)
At the top of the stairs, there’s an open living room and dining room. A wood ceiling and golden lighting add a sense of warmth to the interior, which also includes concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, and glass walls.
![A wood ceiling and golden lighting adds a sense of warmth to this moderninterior, that also includes concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, and glass walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-living-room-glass-walls-250121-1208-05.jpg)
![A wood ceiling and golden lighting adds a sense of warmth to this moderninterior, that also includes concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, and glass walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-living-room-glass-walls-250121-1208-06.jpg)
The glass walls open to reveal a wood deck with a natural water feature and tree views.
![A modern concrete home with a wood deck that wraps around a natural water feature and tree views.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-house-deck-water-feature-250121-1207-07.jpg)
Back inside, we see the kitchen has minimalist hardware-free white cabinets and island. A bright yellow accent wall creates a bold and colorful statement.
![This modern kitchen has minimalist hardware-free white cabinets and island. A bright yellow accent wall creates a bold and colorful statement.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/white-kitchen-yellow-accent-wall-250121-1205-08.jpg)
![This modern kitchen has minimalist hardware-free white cabinets and island. A bright yellow accent wall creates a bold and colorful statement.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/white-kitchen-yellow-accent-wall-250121-1205-09.jpg)
In one of the bedrooms, the wood ceiling carries on to the wall, creating a backdrop for the bed and artwork. Wood shutters create privacy, however when open, they allow the natural light to flood the room.
![In this modern bedroom the wood ceiling carries on to the wall, creating a backdrop for the bed and artwork. Wood shutters create privacy, however when open, they allow the natural light to flood the room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-bedroom-wood-wall-ceiling-250121-1205-10.jpg)
![the wood ceiling carries on to the wall, creating a backdrop for the bed and artwork. Wood shutters create privacy, however when open, they allow the natural light to flood the room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-bedroom-wood-wall-ceiling-250121-1205-11.jpg)
The main level of the home opens to an expansive concrete balcony, with wood stairs that lead down to the outdoor areas.
![The main level of this modern home opens to an expansive concrete balcony, with wood stairs that lead down to the outdoor areas.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-sculptural-concrete-house-250121-1203-13.jpg)
![This modern concrete house has wood stairs that lead from the main living level down to the yard and swimming pool.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-concrete-house-exterior-stairs-250121-1206-12.jpg)
The main feature of the yard is the swimming pool, which has a large wood deck that runs alongside it.
![This modern concrete house has wood stairs that lead down to a swimming pool and deck.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-house-swimming-pool-250121-1202-14.jpg)