Located in São Paulo’s Rua Polônia, this placing dwelling by architects Gabriel Kogan and Guilherme Pianca serves as an city sanctuary inside a tranquil residential neighborhood whereas nonetheless providing handy entry to the town middle. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed by a entrance backyard, with the home positioned to the left, parallel to a five-meter setback. The design ensures a rigorously curated first impression, utilizing the preliminary view of the home as a nodal level that emphasizes spatial notion with a structured and intentional format.
Spanning 977 sq. meters of area, the journey via the home unfolds as a collection of framed views that prioritize frontality and depth, intentionally minimizing diagonal views to create a transparent and harmonious spatial expertise. Its architectural idea employs a modular system, with the modules repeated alongside the two-story concrete façade, making a rhythmic construction harking back to an infinite grid. The blind finish partitions at the back and front interrupt this continuity, suggesting the potential for infinite growth whereas sustaining stability. Whereas repetition is a trademark of minimalism, the design reinterprets this strategy with a tropical and heat sensibility, embracing the area’s distinctive context.
Materials and end decisions emphasize convergence between operate and aesthetics, rejecting overly ornamental developments in favor of simplicity and practicality. Picket panels double as practical components, reminiscent of doorways and bookshelves, whereas cementitious flooring, window glass and concrete constructions serve their meant functions with out embellishment. Areas like bogs and kitchens prioritize sturdiness and ease of upkeep, guaranteeing a seamless integration of architectural components with out arbitrary design selections.
One notable design premise is the uniform wood ceiling in the lounge, free from visible distractions reminiscent of perforations or fixtures. This strategy fosters a singular environment with oblique, mirrored lighting that’s each nice and comfy. Air circulation is ingeniously managed via the ground and discreet gaps alongside the window body, leading to a pure wood field that seamlessly integrates into the concrete grid. The lounge’s connection to the backyard, with its uncooked stones and tropical vegetation, enhances the contemplative and harmonious expertise of the general design.
The home enhances the connection between inside and exterior by reducing the lounge flooring, providing backyard views from floor degree. This adjustment additionally permits for a ceiling peak that’s 55 centimeters greater within the social space, creating a way of spaciousness whereas preserving the façade’s horizontal proportions and the sq. proportions of exterior modules. The result’s a cohesive and thoughtfully designed spatial expertise that balances openness with construction.
