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Project • By Estúdio Pedro Haruf • Private Houses
Casa da Ilha
Casa da Ilha, designed by Estúdio Pedro Haruf, is shaped by the climate and character of Governador Valadares in Brazil’s Rio Doce Valley. The house has a close connection to its surroundings—climatically, emotionally, and symbolically—and holds particular significance for the studio for two reasons that influenced its design.
Firstly, the project provided an opportunity to design in the architect’s hometown, bringing a perspective shaped by two decades of experience. Secondly, it was commissioned by close friends whose relationships with the architect date back to high school. Designing for people with such close connections added a sense of responsibility, requiring careful listening and consideration throu... More
Project • By Estúdio Pedro Haruf • Residential Landscape
Terramar House
In Itacaré, southern Bahia, where the Atlantic Forest meets the ocean in a landscape of nearly absolute intensity, Terramar House is sited with precision.
Located in the Vila São José complex, the residence occupies a narrow and challenging hillside site, with a 14-meter elevation change and depth varying between 12 and 20 meters. Only about 40% of the lot was effectively buildable due to condominium restrictions and the trapezoidal geometry itself, marked by two 50-meter fronts: an upper one for main access and a lower one facing the street leading to the beach.
With 450 sqm and four suites, the house was conceived as a summer residence as well as a rental property, requiring a balance between privacy, social interac... More