Bernardes Arquitetura tops Rio de Janeiro villa with wing-shaped roof

Rio de Janeiro-based firm Bernardes Arquitetura has completed a home topped by a dramatic curved roof that is meant to resemble a bird's wing.
Located atop a hill in Rio, the residence is known as Asa House for its swooping roof shape – "asa" means "wing" in Portuguese.
The driveway cuts into the ground, dropping off guests at the lower level
The expansive property has a partially sunken lower level, with the main building placed on top, making the most of views across the lush site.
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