Casa de Vidro celebrates 75 years with new exhibition

The Casa de Vidro in São Paulo is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a new exhibition titled ‘Janelas de Afeto e Memória’ (Windows of Affection and Memory). Organized by the Instituto Bardi, the exhibition is scheduled to run until December 5.

Designed by the Italian-Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi and completed in 1952, the residence is a landmark of modernist architecture. The structure is elevated on steel pillars to accommodate the natural slope of the Morumbi terrain, featuring a glass facade that integrates the building with the surrounding Atlantic Forest vegetation.

The exhibition, curated by Bruno Simões with scenography by Giancarlo Latorraca, highlights the various stages of the house’s history through technical drawings, structural models, and personal archives. The site also serves as a repository for the Bardi couple’s collection, including photographs, documents, and a library dedicated to design and art, which remains accessible to researchers and students.