A Riverfront Retreat in Brazil Boasts a Communal Pavilion
Solo Arquitetos assigned one volume as private and one as social, then "mis-aligned" them "to create movement and independence." The goal was for the resulting home to follow the topography of the site and act as an elevated platform from which to take in the view of the woods and wetlands near the Paranapanema River in Alvorada do Sul.
The view of the home from the driveway shows their staggered positions nestled into a slight slope. The materiality of the two volumes were an important element. The "private" structure on the right hosts the bedrooms and was constructed in stones pulled from the site, "adding a beautiful layer of the red colors from the region to the project." The "social" structure on the left houses the communal living areas.
The interior of the social side of the home was made to feel like a communal pavilion, with all of the activities grouped in one fluid space and clerestory windows invoking an open-air aspect.
The brick used in construction of the social structure were taken from a deconstructed factory once belonging to the homeowners.
The open plan in the pavilion-like structure allows an "unblocked view to the river from anywhere inside," says the firm.
The kitchen functions similarly to those in farmhouses, since the appliance run is tucked against one wall, and the nearby dining table can be used for additional prep if needed.
The "private" building has three bedrooms, with the emphasis given to the positioning of the master suite.
Open doors lead to a ledge that lets occupants feel as though they are hovering over the property.
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The framed view from the bed in the master suite, which was intended as a "private belvedere" for the owners.
A large deck positioned under the roofline of the communal building allows occupants to feel as though they’re floating over the land and also creates a perch to appreciate views to the river.
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Project Credits:
Architect: Solo Arquitetos / @soloarquitetos
Builder: Everson Divino de Oliveira
Lighting and Interior Design: Solo Arquitetos
Additional Team: Victor Duarte Vilela & Edison Massei
Photography: Eduardo Macarios
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