The Praia Preta II Residence, designed by the firm Luis Canepa Arquitetos, is located in a prominent area on the north coast of São Paulo. The residence's design follows an L-shape, allowing one facade to offer a sea view over the rocks, while the other faces the beach.
The project is characterized by remarkable architecture and the use of rustic materials, including bricks with protruding joints painted white, stone walls, and rustic wood. The main concept of the project was to adapt to the current demands of the owners while preserving the existing architecture and natural environment.
The intervention in the house involved three main changes: converting the garage into an integrated living and dining area next to the kitchen; establishing a barrier between the bedroom doors and the garden; and developing an area dedicated to barbecue and swimming pool.
The wall separating the garage from the kitchen was removed, and the garage was enclosed with large glass doors that provide access to the garden with an ocean view. On the opposite facade, where the house entrance is located, a half-wall with windows was erected, and a rustic brise soleil was added to ensure the occupants' privacy from visitors.
To maintain privacy in the bedrooms, which previously had open doors directly to the exterior area, a half-wall complemented by rustic brises was built, preventing arrivals from having a direct view into the house.
On the facade facing the beach, a roof extension was designed to shelter a barbecue area and a spacious counter. Additionally, at the lower part of the land, a swimming pool accompanied by a deck with a beach view was created, ensuring privacy between the bedrooms and the pool area.
The Casa Mori, designed by Aires Mateus, is characterized by the idea of permanence, containment, and a deep connection to the natural environment. This residence was built among native tea trees situated on Port Phillip Bay and was conceived to serve as a gathering place for various generations, designed to interact with time and be passed down over the years.
The name of the house, derived from the Japanese word for 'forest,' evokes Japanese spatial practices and the appreciation of simplicity. Gardens, patios, and sheltered areas were incorporated throughout the architectural structure, promoting moments of rest while introducing the surrounding landscape into the daily routine of the home.
The client's Japanese influence is reflected in a specific tatami room, which offers a tranquil environment for contemplation, rituals, and the maintenance of family tradition. The selection of materials was deliberately restricted, using exposed concrete and natural wood, complemented by rigorously controlled natural lighting, allowing the texture, shadow, and essence of each component to remain visible.
Instead of trying to resist the aging process, the house was planned to evolve over time, accumulating marks of use, climatic effects, and seasonal variations. Although it possesses a monumental presence in its form, the experience lived within it is intimate, finding beauty in longevity, the created atmosphere, and the lasting bond with the location.
Casa Sobre as Colinas (House Over The Hills), designed by Diogo Aguiar Studio, is a single-family residence located in the Porto Mountains. This construction was developed using a modular wooden system and has a southwest orientation.
The house's design aims to replicate the appearance of the distant mountains through a sophisticated geometric composition. This composition uses identical volumes arranged with inclined planes in various directions.
The initial architectural scope planned a house with three bedrooms, structured into five modules. Additionally, three more autonomous modules were incorporated, which offer direct external access, thus ensuring greater functional adaptability over time.
The R.I. House, conceived by Infante Poblete Montt, functions as a suspended viewpoint situated atop El Morro hill. This residence extends over the vegetation and rock formations, providing a comprehensive and grand view of the entire Zapallar bay.
