Located on a corner lot in Jardim Itália, Goiânia, Abacateiro House was conceived to balance privacy and openness within an urban context. The design responds to the climate of the Brazilian cerrado through simple volumes, shading, and natural ventilation as primary strategies for comfort.
The house unfolds entirely on a single level. The program was fragmented into distinct blocks arranged around a central courtyard, opening toward the garden and pool. This layout creates a sequence of solids and voids that enhances natural light and cross-ventilation throughout all spaces.
The corner condition was used to generate two active facades. The main access occurs via a staircase leading to a monolithic volume clad in stone, an element that anchors the composition and visually protects the interior of the house.
The relationship with the street is mediated by muxarabi panels. They filter the intense cerrado sunlight, allow permanent ventilation, and preserve the residents’ privacy without creating opaque barriers. When the large sliding doors open, the boundaries between inside and outside dissolve. The living area extends into the courtyard, and domestic life turns toward the exterior.
The roof was also fragmented. The blocks have varying heights and are interspersed with gardens, which reinforces cross-ventilation and frames views of greenery from each room. The solution avoids long corridors and brings daily life closer to the landscape.
The social area is integrated. A gourmet kitchen, dining, and living room share a single space facing the leisure area. In addition, the house includes a complete service kitchen, more secluded, that supports daily use. The private wing occupies a separate block, ensuring quiet and privacy while remaining connected to the courtyard through generous openings.
