Isay Weinfeld’s Light-Filled Grecia House in São Paulo Has Blooming Vegetation Inside

Located on a corner plot in the Brazilian city of São Paulo is the Grecia House, a minimalist family home packed with lush greenery and natural light. Designed by local architects <a href="http://www.isayweinfeld.com/site/" target="_blank">Isay Weinfeld</a>, this beautiful modern house consists of four interconnected structural blocks built around centenarian trees. Located in the world's seventh largest city, the Grecia House provides a peaceful, contemplative space that exists in close contact with nature.

Although Grecia House's entrance is covered with greenery, it's hard to miss the bright, sunny door.

While otherwise inconspicuous from the street, the home provides views of its pristine gardens and trees from all of its interior spaces.

The outdoor <a title="Modern Family Home in São Paulo is Big, Airy and Has Blooming Vegetation Inside It" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deck_(building)" target="_blank">wooden deck</a> was designed for the owner to entertain his large family and additional space can be provided if the<a title="Modern Family Home in São Paulo is Big, Airy and Has Blooming Vegetation Inside It" href="http://inhabitat.com/sommerhaus-prefab-is-a-sophisticated-and-sustainable-retreat-for-lazy-summer-days/" target="_blank"> sliding floor-to-ceiling windows</a> are opened.

The interior is minimal and light in design, featuring natural materials, <a title="Modern Family Home in São Paulo is Big, Airy and Has Blooming Vegetation Inside It" href="http://www.arne-jacobsen.com/en/arne-jacobsen.aspx" target="_blank">Danish classics</a> and an enclosed patio areas full of plants.

The original trees found on the plot were left in place and now they<a title="Modern Family Home in São Paulo is Big, Airy and Has Blooming Vegetation Inside It" href="http://inhabitat.com/takeshi-hosakas-inside-out-house-has-trees-growing-inside/" target="_blank"> grow surrounded by the home'</a>s sleek architecture.

A comfortable soft cinema room can fit a large family, and a few cats and dogs.

Tall palm and banana trees create a tiny urban jungle in the middle of a São Paulo house.

A balcony completely covered in reddish wood planks overlooks a tranquil swimming pool that was designed using the original land depression.

Grecia House provides a green oasis within São Paulo's busy life.