Project size: 4,500 square feet
Program: This single-family house, its design inspired by the International Style, accommodates a young couple and their two children. The prompt was to create a residence that would promote a dialogue between the exterior and interior.
Location: Ponta Negra, Brazil
Solution: The house sits above grade, on a gentle slope. Windows are oriented to the east and south to optimize natural ventilation. The program is distributed throughout two levels. The first floor comprises a kitchen, dining room, guest suite, office, and living area. The upper floor accommodates three bedrooms and a library. An outdoor recreation area is located at the house’s rear.
Construction and materials: The structural system is reinforced concrete. All apertures have Ipê screens. The front façade features cement tiles.
Additional Information
Completion date: January 2018
Gross square footage: 4,500 square feet
