Casa IG is part of the Jacarezinho condominium in São Paulo, Brazil, a project also designed by Studio Arthur Casas. The plot, which originally housed a single residence, was cleared to make way for the construction of six houses, including Casa IG.
Casa IG was designed for a young couple with two small children.
Originally planned with four suites, the layout was reconfigured to include three suites and a Kid’s Room, along with modifications on the ground floor, where the living area was expanded through the partial enclosure of the pergola.
The house spans four levels organized as follows: the basement includes vehicle access, service areas, a drying yard, and technical zones; the ground floor houses the main entrance and social areas, such as the integrated living, gourmet, and dining spaces, along with the kitchen, terrace, and pool; the first floor contains the children’s suites and the Kid’s Room; and the second floor is entirely dedicated to the couple’s private area, including a home office – which can be integrated with the living area via folding doors – a walk-in closet, and the master bathroom.
As this was a customization of an existing house, the entire infrastructure had to be revised and redistributed in order to fulfill the clients’ request for increased ceiling height. This required a thorough reengineering of the structure, including reinforcements to the existing metal framework, as well as reducing the floor slab thickness and specifying thinner materials. These measures allowed for an increase of nearly 20 cm in ceiling height.
Additionally, indirect lighting was prioritized to highlight the architecture, with targeted ceiling spots used to illuminate the coffee table, artworks, and side tables.
In terms of materiality, the ground floor – the main living level – features the same finishes used throughout the development: a low-maintenance almond-toned granite. The ceiling of the living area and all custom woodwork panels, including closet doors, are made of the same hardwood flooring used in the bedrooms and on the staircase connecting the levels. For the bathrooms, a single stone was selected: Calacatta marble. On the façades, the original condominium design was preserved, featuring dark brick and wood.
The home is nearly fully automated, and its furnishings reflect a palette of neutral tones and natural materials such as linen, stone, and light-toned wood – all offset by touches of jacaranda wood in a blend of contemporary pieces and iconic modern Brazilian furniture. Many of the pieces were designed by Arthur Casas himself, including the coffee table, table lamp, dining chairs, sofa, and outdoor lounge chairs.
