Located in the countryside of São Paulo state, this house underwent a renovation aimed at updating the layout of an older residence and adapting it to the needs of contemporary living.
Our proposal was to integrate the social areas and kitchen, keeping only the staircase as a separate element within this large, open-plan space. We also created large openings facing the veranda, which connects to the garden. Much of the garden was regraded to make room for a swimming pool and a new structure housing a studio and a gym.

The old garage, which accommodated only two cars, was replaced with a larger one. Since the garage is a key element of the house’s façade, we designed a horizontal metal structure with a glass roof and timber slats, allowing soft, diffused light to enter the space.

We retained one of the existing suites and created a shared bathroom to serve the other two bedrooms.
On the upper floor, the original layout consisted of two suites, a living room, and a home office. We reconfigured this area to create a spacious master suite with a walk-in closet, a living room with a fireplace and balcony, a private lounge, and a home office.
One of the most important design decisions was to open up the rear façade, which faces the garden and previously had very few openings.

This allowed us to create a timber-decked veranda running along the entire façade, making the most of the garden views.
Another key decision was to introduce a green roof over the studio and gym, allowing the new structure to blend into the landscape.

To accommodate all the new openings, structural reinforcements using steel beams were required. These became part of the house’s architectural language. We chose a brown finish for the steel structure and carried the same tone through to other details, such as the window and door frames and light fixtures.

Natural stone flooring was used throughout the social areas and extended into the garden, creating a visual connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces. In the private areas, we opted for timber flooring to create a warmer, more inviting atmosphere.

When selecting the furniture, we sought materials that complemented the architecture of the house, creating a cohesive material palette in which the chosen finishes and textures define the character of the entire residence.