GM House
Location: Minas Gerais, Brazil
Project: @fredericobicalhoarquitetura
Located on a steeply sloping site, the GM House was conceived based on a longitudinal layout that values the mountain views and ensures privacy from future neighboring constructions.
The main access is via a path over the reflecting pool, leading to the social areas located at the back of the lot. The complex closes itself off from the higher terrain, protecting itself from the setting sun and any visual interference, and opens up to the valley, taking advantage of the best orientation and natural ventilation.
The upper floor houses the bedrooms, organized in two blocks interconnected by a walkway, all facing the horizon. The social area, on the intermediate level, connects to the veranda and the pool through large glass planes, promoting total integration between interior and exterior.
Exposed concrete was the central element of the materiality, chosen for its plastic expressiveness and durability against the red earth of the region. Added to this are stonework, flamed black granite, and cement-effect porcelain tiles, creating an austere and elegant palette.
On the lower level, the technical and support areas are concentrated, freeing up the main spaces for socializing and contemplating the landscape.
The volumetric composition on three levels provides scale and lightness, alternating moments of grandeur and integration with the terrain, reaffirming the link between architecture and nature.
