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Casa Península
Leonardo Finotti

Casa Península

The design of this residence was developed in two distinct and complementary stages.
Its construction began based on the original design, but due to specific circumstances generated by the COVID-19 pandemic, it was acquired by a new family, who carried out the necessary interventions to meet their demands. 

photo_credit Leonardo Finotti
Leonardo Finotti
photo_credit Leonardo Finotti
Leonardo Finotti
photo_credit Leonardo Finotti
Leonardo Finotti

The strategy highlights, in both moments, a more introspective relationship in relation to the street and neighborhood and, on the other hand, one of great openness and integration with the preservation area at the back of the lot. 

photo_credit Leonardo Finotti
Leonardo Finotti
photo_credit Leonardo Finotti
Leonardo Finotti
photo_credit Leonardo Finotti
Leonardo Finotti

The initial arrangement has the organization of the social area on the ground floor (with a guest suite) and the intimate area on the upper floor with double height that provides visual integration for the circulation and garden on the upper floor. These decisions and virtues were maintained in the second stage of the project. 

photo_credit Leonardo Finotti
Leonardo Finotti
photo_credit Leonardo Finotti
Leonardo Finotti
photo_credit Leonardo Finotti
Leonardo Finotti

The distinction between the served and server spaces is clear and was proposed in order to rationalize the occupation, promoting voids that enhance the relationship between the internal and external environments. The metal structure in steel profiles allowed the creation of large spans, free of compartments and with a reduced number of support points. 

photo_credit Leonardo Finotti
Leonardo Finotti
photo_credit Leonardo Finotti
Leonardo Finotti

On the upper floor, in addition to the bedrooms, there is a gym and an office, both protected from the northern sun by a second skin of pivoting metal brise-soleils. This space occupied the landscaped terrace planned in the initial project and was expanded by extending the slab over the laundry area and the kennel. 

photo_credit Leonardo Finotti
Leonardo Finotti
photo_credit Leonardo Finotti
Leonardo Finotti

The implementation of the pool, in addition to taking advantage of the area with greater sunlight, seeks to create different spaces for occupation, such as a deck, walkway, swimming area, small beach and fireplace, through varied levels and the presence or absence of the water surface. 

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