Irregular lots are often seen as challenges. But they can also inspire inventive solutions, especially in residential projects. Casa Crivellente, located in a cul-de-sac on a semicircular lot in the city of Campo Grande, took solar orientation as its starting point.
Designed by architect Gil de Camillo, the residence emerges from an inversion of the conventional implantation logic: instead of reserving the back of the lot for leisure, the social and gathering areas were brought to the front, taking advantage of the morning sun while shielding the veranda from Campo Grande’s intense afternoon heat. Private and service areas were positioned at the rear. As a result, the veranda, barbecue area, deck, and pool take center stage, visually integrating with the street and the home’s entrance.
More than a space for relaxation and outdoor living, the pool plays a structuring role. Its water surface wraps around much of the building, connects to the main entrance, and unfolds in multiple relationships with indoor and outdoor spaces. At the same time, it enhances ventilation, amplifies natural light, and reinforces the sense of continuity between interior and exterior.
“The house’s entrance intercepts the water mirror, and to reach the deck, visitors cross a pathway of stones over the water, reminiscent of a river crossing. In other words, arrival already happens through the universe of the pool, which embraces part of the building,” explains Gil de Camillo.
From a functional perspective, the internal organization also follows this logic of efficiency and sociability. Service areas are grouped around a central courtyard, optimizing circulation and freeing up the social areas to open fully onto the leisure spaces. In terms of massing, the highlight is the staircase landing, which projects over the pool like a belvedere, sheltered by an ACM canopy that extends beyond the main body of the house, reinforcing the façade’s striking presence.
On the south façade, large laminated glass openings ensure natural lighting and ventilation while consolidating the residence’s contemporary identity. Indoors, the same logic continues. The interior design, also developed by the studio, features furniture and artworks that reinforce the architectural language of the building, ensuring continuity between the home’s interior and exterior identity.
This integration, combined with the care in translating local living habits—such as the prominence of the veranda and leisure spaces—makes Casa Crivellente a project that resonates with both the territory and the lifestyle of Campo Grande. A residence of strong presence, it combines sensitivity and rationality by transforming the lot’s constraints into architectural identity.
