Project posted by Victor Ortiz
The patio garden is abundant with vegetation, separating visually the more intimate bedroom zone from the public living areas.
The terrace is an "in-between" space that transitions the interior to the exterior while serving as an intimate gathering spot, covered from weather elements.
The continuous roof has a major design impact, combining three different volumes into one single living experiences.
The kitchen was designed to be hidden and integrated into the walls, creating a clean, clutter-free space.
Placed on top of two cube-like concrete volumes, a wallnut countertop balances the relationship between cold and warm materials.
The circular patio connects all of the residence's zones (living, intimate and terrace). Surrounded by vegetation, the architecture emerges from the landscape joined by a curved roof that continues seamlessly throughout the different volumes.
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Located in the one of the most important gypsum extraction sites in Brazil, in Araripe region of the State of Pernambuco, this project joins two locally sourced materials, wood and gypsum, to create a unique, secluded and minimalist living space for a family. The dark, warm wooden tones and art pieces placed along the house contrast with the light shades of earthly tones used on the walls and flooring.
The stone creates a reflecting plane on the floor, bringing in natural diffuse lighting from the exterior, while the cantilevered curved roof shades the outer boundary and protects the walls from the natural elements.
The residence is divided in three blocks, each with its own level of intimacy and openness.