Blueinc House
Manuel Sá

Blueinc House

photo_credit Manuel Sá
Manuel Sá

This residential project stands out primarily due to the positioning of the site, which allows for an extensive panoramic view of the beautiful region where it is situated. The elevation difference relative to the street highlights a significant rise of the main plateau and the entire volume of the house. Designed in an L-shaped layout, the upper floor projects towards the front façade, aligning with the most captivating view of the location. This volumetric extension over the house's gourmet space also provides a strategic shelter for social gatherings framed by the landscape.

photo_credit Manuel Sá
Manuel Sá
photo_credit Manuel Sá
Manuel Sá

The stone cladding gives robustness to the base of the house, balancing the imposing height of the structure and blending it with the surrounding landscaping. This integration is further enhanced by ascending access points that connect different levels and promote fluid circulation. The façade materiality, composed of light-toned stone, corten panels, and brown metal structures, creates a harmonious and natural dialogue.

photo_credit Manuel Sá
Manuel Sá
photo_credit Manuel Sá
Manuel Sá
photo_credit Manuel Sá
Manuel Sá

Internally, medium-toned wood adds comfort, harmoniously contrasting with the light tones applied. The double-height ceiling and large openings foster continuous interaction between the interior and exterior, allowing natural light and vegetation to permeate the interior spaces and create an atmosphere of integration.

photo_credit Manuel Sá
Manuel Sá
photo_credit Manuel Sá
Manuel Sá

On the ground floor, service areas are concentrated at the lateral end, while the dining room, strategically positioned, benefits from retractable windows that offer flexibility in relation to the kitchen. The upper floor houses the suites, with the master suite prominently located in the volume projection at the front façade, featuring a private terrace overlooking the landscape. The roof notch, pergolas, and movable aluminum brise soleil introduce a dynamic play of sunlight, enriching the visual experience. The design of the upper volume, with extensive eaves, is further enhanced by the irregular corten brises, which can be adjusted to alter the lighting and aesthetics of the residence.

photo_credit Manuel Sá
Manuel Sá
photo_credit Manuel Sá
Manuel Sá

The interaction with the landscaping extends through both internal and external spaces. The central courtyard, featuring extensive leisure areas such as the pool and social spaces, extends to a more secluded area with a hammock zone, providing a fluid and relaxing continuity. On the rooftop, the landscape perspective is enjoyed from an intimate social volume on the ground floor, which includes a game room and a TV lounge, open to the private courtyard.

photo_credit Manuel Sá
Manuel Sá
photo_credit Manuel Sá
Manuel Sá

With a structure that engages with the terrain and landscape, and spaces that flow naturally between the interior and exterior, the house establishes itself as a poetic and functional retreat.

photo_credit Manuel Sá
Manuel Sá
photo_credit Manuel Sá
Manuel Sá
photo_credit Manuel Sá
Manuel Sá

 

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