Cristal House by Aquiles Nícolas Kílaris

Aquiles Nícolas Kílaris is a visionary Brazilian architect celebrated for creating innovative, sustainable, and nature-inspired designs that seamlessly blend beauty, functionality, and emotional resonance. A pioneer of curved lines and organic forms, Kílaris has redefined contemporary architecture over his 31-year career, with more than 5,000 projects completed in Brazil and abroad. His distinctive style, documented in the books Curvas na Arquitetura Brasileira (Volumes I and II) and showcased in exhibitions visited by over four million people, transforms architectural curves into timeless works of art.

Kílaris’s influence extends beyond built projects. Since 2017, his work has been featured in Casas & Curvas na Arquitetura Brasileira magazine, while his strong social media presence—including 400,000 Instagram followers and a YouTube channel with over 21 million views—further amplifies his architectural philosophy. Working alongside his wife and design partner, Iara Kílaris, he integrates architecture and interior design to deliver holistic projects for prominent clients, including athletes, entertainers, and media personalities.

One of his most iconic achievements is Cristal House, winner of the Luxury Lifestyle Award for Best Luxury Villa Architecture in Brazil. Conceived as his personal residence, the home reflects his core design philosophy: fluid, open, and harmoniously connected with nature. Casa Cristal appears to float over water, with a wave-shaped sculptural column defining its facade. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls, circular forms inspired by Feng Shui, and double-height interiors create a sense of openness and movement, while reflecting pools and a flowing swimming pool evoke the serenity of Venice.

The residence incorporates sustainable solutions such as renewable energy, water reuse, and full automation. Completed by his studio, which managed architecture, interior design, and construction, Casa Cristal stands as a masterpiece of organic modernism and a personal expression of Kílaris’s lifelong pursuit of harmony between architecture, people, and nature.