Coastal House Design With 3 Stacked Abstract Volumes On A Steep Slope Overlooking The Atlantic Ocean

Peninsula House, a weekend home in a coastal city close to São Paulo, is composed of three stacked abstract volumes which have been delicately positioned on a steep slope overlooking the Atlantic Ocean for minimum topographic impact.

The house is divided in three parts: the rectangular base and the triangular superior volume, which have more private areas; and the transparent space in-between them where the common areas are located. The suspended triangular volume creates shaded balconies protected from direct sunlight, while the more enclosed and monolithic base provides more intimate spaces. The tension between the two creates negative transparent spaces that visually connect with the landscape.

The interior design was thought to be as pure and simple as the forms of architecture. It was selected furniture by famous Brazilian designers, mostly produced in wood. Few materials were used to create a quiet and cozy atmosphere, among them, Brazilian freijó wood, which is one of the most prominent materials used in ceiling, panels and joinery.

The main access is through the ground floor of the basement, where the home theater and the four guest suites are located. It is the most intimate area of ​​the residence. The first floor is the space of social and leisure use, with living room, a small kitchen, balcony and swimming pool. The interior space is fluidly integrated into the exterior, thanks to glass frames and the continuity of the stone used on the floor. The first floor was designed in such a way that it could establish itself as an emptiness between the basement and the triangular volume of the second floor, a large balcony that serves as a meeting point for the whole family.

The second floor has a triangular plant due to the study of insolation. The diagonal was drawn in a north-south direction, so that the facade faces east. At this level are located the master suite and the son’s suite. In addition, these environments are privileged with the best view of the sea. Copper was chosen for the facade because it is a material that will react well to the passage of time. This suspended volume has one of the edges in a large cantilever of nine meters towards the sea, reminding of a large boat. The project demonstrates a unique method to balance the abstract morphological requirements of the spatial concept of the house with the requirements of innovative structural and skin frameworks.


Project name: Peninsula House
Architects: Bernardes Arquitetura - http://www.bernardesarq.com.br/
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Area: 850 m²
Year: 2017
Photography: Fernando Guerra | FG+SG - http://ultimasreportagens.com/
Lead Architect: Dante Furlan
Constructor: MFC
Landscape: Cenário
Lighting: Estúdio Carlos Fortes
Climatization Project: GRAU
Automation Project: Gilberto Floriano
Electrical And Hydraulic Installations Project: GRAU
Pool Design And Installation: GRAU
Structural Project: Ycom Engenharia

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