This article is part of our new "Material Focus" series, which asks architects to elaborate on the thought process behind their material choices and sheds light on the steps required to get a building constructed.

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This article is part of our new "Material Focus" series, which asks architects to elaborate on the thought process behind their material choices and sheds light on the steps required to get a building constructed.The Casa no Cerrado (Cerrado House) was designed by Vazio S/A office. It was built in Moeda, Minas Gerais and, according to the architects while it seeks to explore the plasticity of basic architectural elements, the project showcases this unappreciated and threatened natural area: the Cerrado. We spoke with architect Carlos M. Teixeira to learn more about his choices of materials and the challenges of the project. 
What are the main materials used in the project in question"CMT: Exposed concrete, glass, aluminum, stained concrete, eucalyptus.

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What were your main sources of inspiration and influence when they were choosing the materials used in the project"CMT: Brutalist Architecture, engineering "works of art" (concrete viaducts and bridges) and some contemporary architecture graduates of the Architectural Association.

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Describe how decisions on mater...