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The Monkey House is located in a secondary forest in the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest that had been used as a banana plantation decades ago. Brajovic has turned the area, which is located on the border of Bocaina National Park, into an ecological sanctuary called Aldeia Rizoma that’s now home to several eco-friendly homes.

The indoor/outdoor quality of the modest residence was inspired by the cinematic quality of the natural surroundings.

Pared back to the basics, Litibú allows the landscape to guide its narrative.

Breaking down boundaries, the courtyard allows the living spaces to extend outdoors.

The oculus allows light and views to enter the courtyard.

The palapa roof is a nod to traditional Mexican architecture.

Folding doors create an indoor/outdoor experience.

The owner wanted a place to relax on weekends with his wife and three young children, and to enjoy his passions: art, architecture, and friends. He also uses the house as a showroom for his products and for business meetings.

The new construction relates with the land in a very spontaneous way, taking advantage of its steep slope, the small stream, and the extraordinary view of the landscape.

A sheltered hot tub outdoors.

Architectural designer Sebastian Mariscal and project manager Jeff Svitak created a house in Venice, California, for Michael and Tamami Sylvester. Known as Dwell Home Venice for its role as an exemplification of modern architecture, the house is an homage to indoor-outdoor living. Photo by Coral von Zumwalt.

The master bedroom opens on two sides to the outdoors, where Lockyer placed a custom black-chrome wall clock.