#OceanView

Compelling and ambiguous, this underground pool house is experienced as an apparition in the landscape along the coast of the Long Island Sound. Set into a subtle incline just before the land drops off to meet the beachfront, it is almost invisible as one approaches from the main entrance of the estate. From this point of arrival, the only hint of what lies below is a series of glass skylights cut into the ground. The structure faces the sound through full-height glass walls that bring daylight into the interiors and retract to give access to a terrace that is shaded by a brise-soleil. The central interior space is clean, minimalist, and unoccupied except for the 75-foot-long lap pool with a floor-to-ceiling glass wall at one end to provide... More

Located on the coast of Espírito Santo, Brazil, this beachfront apartment underwent a comprehensive renovation that reimagined its spatial configuration and aesthetic language. The design draws influence from boutique coastal inns and Brazilian vacation homes, blending informality with sophistication through a palette of natural materials such as polished concrete, encaustic cement tiles, sisal, and timber. Camila Santos Camila Santos A defining gesture of the project is the integration of the main social areas—balcony, living room, dining area, and kitchen—into a unified open-plan space. Structural columns, exposed after demolition, were clad in mirrors to dissolve visual barriers and reflect the sea views, wh... More