Residence in Brazil

White house

The residence is located on a beautiful Brazilian beach, along the northern coast of São Paulo. Its design prioritizes environmental comfort and long-term durability -two critical considerations when building in tropical, coastal environments where high temperatures and salty sea air create challenging conditions. These factors shaped both the layout of the floor plan and the choice of materials.

Functional Layout

On the ground floor, the social area occupies the northern section of the house, combining the living and dining spaces. This area seamlessly connects to a semi-outdoor space featuring additional seating and dining areas, a patio with a Jacuzzi and sunbeds, and a swimming pool on the eastern side. The kitchen and service areas are located on the southern side, adjacent to one of the two side gardens. The upper floor accommodates five bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom and closet. The master suite includes a spacious bathroom, ample storage, and an adjacent family sitting area.

Custom Structures

The rooftop terrace is designed as a garden deck, accessible via a minimalist staircase and protected by a hatch door. All interior spaces feature floor-to-ceiling windows -or sliding glass walls- that create a seamless flow between the indoor and outdoor spaces, providing a comfortable thermal experience. In the ground floor living room, large 3m x 2.5m glass doors slide into the walls, merging the interior with the balcony and facilitating cross ventilation to reduce room temperatures naturally.

Material Palette

Wooden perforated doors inspired by traditional “muxarabi” screens shade the interiors while allowing natural ventilation. Similarly, perforated and folding mesh metal brises envelop the upper volume, providing shade and privacy. The combination of wood, concrete, and white aluminum -chosen for its resistance to the corrosive sea air- imbues the house with a tropical minimalism influenced by Brazilian modernist architecture.