Conceived as a retreat turned towards the landscape, the house sits below street level and relates to the site with restraint. Its horizontal volumes keep a domestic scale, while the social areas open fully to the outdoors, creating a continuous sequence of living room, veranda and garden. Generous openings let natural light move through the rooms over the course of the day.

Stone, wood and metal make up a sober, timeless palette that echoes the garden. Sustainability comes from essential design decisions rather than added features: a careful reading of the site, daylight, integration with the landscape and durable materials. Architecture and interiors were both designed by the studio, and the landscaping is by Caterina Poli.

Team:

Architecture and interiors: Gilda Meirelles Arquitetura
Landscaping: Caterina Poli
Photography: Pedro Mascaro