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Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 11:14 GMT 12:14 UK

In pictures: Estevao's dream house

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The house is a warren of intricately decorated archways.

Room full of objects

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Clocks, statues, beads - everything has been used to bring colour to the house.

Kitchen of Estevao's house

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But it is also a family home with a working kitchen.

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Estevao's workshop is where he continues his labour of love on the house.

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The outside of the building is just as elaborate as the roof terrace shows.

View from the terrace

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From here Estevao and his family have a view across the favela.

Facade of Estevao's house

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The Gaudi style is very recognisable on the house's facade.

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