Located along the coast in Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina, the Atemiria Building was conceived by WGB Arquitetura e Engenharia as an exploration of contemporary coastal living. The design prioritizes cross-ventilation, generous daylighting, and spatial efficiency, creating an enduring residential landmark that maximizes real estate value while honoring residential comfort and intimacy.
Architectural Identity & Façade Composition
The project's architectural expression is defined by rectilinear volumes, balanced proportions, and a tactile blend of modern and natural materials.
The Vertical Masonry Core & Hanging Planters: Serving as the visual axis of the elevation, a textured exposed brick spine anchors the central circulation core. This warm masonry verticality is softened by integrated recessed planters overflowing with cascading greenery, adding organic depth and texture to the clean geometry.
Transparency and Light: Extensive floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors and frameless glass railings maximize sunlight intake and establish a seamless connection between indoor living zones and the coastal environment.
Volumetric Rhythm: Bold horizontal white floor slabs frame the building envelope, offering passive shading while structuring the facade into distinct, symmetrical bays.
Landscape Integration: Ground-floor landscaped borders, dotted with vibrant lavender shrubs and a sculptural native tree, ground the contemporary volume gently into its site.
End-to-End Multidisciplinary Engineering
To guarantee that aesthetic intention translated into operational precision and buildability, WGB led the development of all engineering disciplines under a unified BIM-driven workflow:
Architectural Conception: Feasibility studies, sun orientation analysis, volumetric refinement, space planning, and meticulous finish specifications.
Structural & Foundation Engineering: Foundation system specifically engineered for the high water table and sandy soil matrix typical of Balneário Piçarras, ensuring structural durability against coastal weathering.
Hydraulic & Sanitary Systems: Advanced potable water distribution and greywater disposal systems designed for low maintenance, resource efficiency, and easy long-term access.
Electrical & Lighting Design: Balanced circuit loads, infrastructure prepared for contemporary energy demands, and strategically routed architectural lighting that emphasizes the facade’s geometry at night.
Fire Safety & Life Safety Systems: Compliant egress routing, clear evacuation signage, and active fire suppression systems tailored to local fire authority standards.
The Power of Single-Source Delivery
Managing both architecture and technical engineering within a single studio eliminates friction in the transition from concept to construction. For developers and homeowners on the Santa Catarina coast, this integrated model prevents coordination clashes, mitigates on-site budget variances, and preserves design integrity down to the final details.
Project Data Sheet
Project Name: Edifício Atemiria
Architecture & Engineering: WGB Arquitetura e Engenharia
Location: Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Typology: Multi-Family Residential
Status: In Development / Conceptualized
