The house, protected, overlooks the mountain landscape. The practically blind and impenetrable external facade contrasts with the wide and unrestricted view provided by the glass walls, in total transparency.

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The white wall extends itself in the appropriation of the air space through the lines drawn by the beams, reinforcing the idea of a single object, constituted by simple gestures.

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All spaces in the house are developed on a single level, simplifying the relationships between the different functions and, at the same time, allowing an intense appropriation of all the interconnected areas.

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The integration or isolation alternatives are controlled by the integrated aluminum frame system, which allows for different situations; the house can be connected in its entirety or preserved, ensuring, when desired, the necessary interiority of the environments.

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The intimate area, with its openings to the front garden, and the view of the valley in the distance, have their circulation welcomed and illuminated in a long internal garden on the rear facade.

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The large spans and structural cleanliness ensure the quality of the architectural object in its entirety.

In the external area, the suspended pool forms the “L”-shaped deck, giving the feeling of continuity and expansion of the lawn garden.

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Architecture

Gustavo Penna, Alexandre Bragança, Laura Penna, Norberto Bambozzi

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Place

Nova Lima – Minas Gerais – Brazil

 

Technical Data
Year of the project: 2002

Year of completion of the work: 2004

Built area: 500m²

Photos 
Jomar Bragança