Jaw-Dropping Modern Homes in Rio de Janeiro

From smart modern apartments in Ipanema to minimalist houses overlooking the ocean in Joá, Rio de Janeiro is crowded with enviable living spaces. Click through our slideshow to see some of our favorite rental properties in Rio.

When he's not poring over the blueprints for residential and commercial projects, architect Felippe Crescenti works in...

The modern cement interior, with its sophisticated white and slate color scheme, makes a fitting backdrop for an...

Parisian banker-turned-architect Jean-Luc Boucharenc is the creative force behind this striking five-bedroom house in...

The architect's penchant for natural Brazilian woods, particularly Peroba Mica, Ipe Tabacco, and Peroba de Campo, is on...

The spacious house features five bedrooms and six baths, plus a notable art collection and an in-home theatre.

If you have the keys to this cool Leblon penthouse, you'll enjoy spectacular views of Rio's famous Christ the Redeemer...

It's all about the pool—and the pop art—at this colorful triplex, located high above the beach of Ipanema.