The residence is located on a large property, on the shore of the Avaré reservoir,

250 km from Sao Paulo. The vastness of the landscape, characterized by scarce

vegetation, suggested a discreet implantation.

The house is a long single-floor pavilion that is inserted into the landscape as a

horizontal line. This line is disturbed only by a great roof structure that, hovering

above the pavilion, suggests the presence of a special place: a large covered terrace

which is also the point of entry and central meeting place of the house.

The spatial structure of the house is determined by its cross section. Two long

concrete structures stretch along the entire length of the house determining the

position of the longitudinal circulation and of the balcony looking out on the lake.

These structures simultaneously serve as support for the roofs of the enclosed

volumes, collect rainwater and provide shade.

Connected by the two longitudinal structures, the enclosed volumes shelter the

more private activities of the house, such as bedrooms and bathrooms. In the

central area of the house, under the big roof structure, the collective activities such

as the porch, the living room and the kitchen are concentrated.

The living spaces and circulations of the house are open, taking maximum

advantage of the mild local climate and the permanent views that the place offers.