Brazilian firm Bloco Arquitetos has completed a white house in the country's capital, comprising geometric blocks that create an interplay of shadow and light.

Morrone House is a two-storey family home in a residential neighbourhood close to the Plano Piloto administrative area of Brasília.
Based in the city, Bloco Arquitetos Associados designed the house with an outdoor entry hall, and multiple skylights and indented spaces. Its top portion is offset from the ground volume, creating a tiered design.

Flanked by houses of similar height, Morrone House's minimal design and stark white exterior contrast with its neighbours to create a strong aesthetic.
"Due to the massive buildings of the neighbours, we decided to prioritise the inner visuals, alternating constructed spaces and empty spaces, increasing the amount of natural light into the house," said Bloco Arquitetos.
The studio sought to make the most of the lot and constructed the house across the full buildable area. "From this point we subtracted parts of the volume, creating five main voids," the team said.

The first "void" is in front of the house on the ground floor and incorporates an existing pequi tree ? a species protected by law ? as part of an internal garden.
This courtyard is framed by the outdoor entryway, a guest room and a two-car garage.

At the centre of the home, the second "void" works as a lightwell for a living room, where sliding glass doors lead to a patio...