ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
On the ground floor , the solid block hosts the kitchen , vertical circulation , half bath and technical area . This bulk extends itself down to the backyard , diluting the limits between interior and exterior . Large glass panels that can be fully retracted inwards are responsible for the closing of the horizontal plans , benefitting the air circulation and the amount of light that enters the space . Furthermore , the panels create the connection with the exterior area , where the laundry and outdoor kitchen are located . Along with the kitchen , a metallic pergola extends the usable space into an outdoor living area full of light and ventilation .
The upper floor comprises three suites - two positioned to the front façade and the other to the back - and a cosy living room for the family that organises access to the suites . Above that , a third floor , constructed to host an office , a small gym and a sauna , placed close to the open-air elevated swimming pool , with a privileged view of the famous Ibirapuera park .
The house was designed as an active façade . The curtain wall of milky glass is composed of fixed panels that take turns with bifolded windows that protect the bedrooms and filter the sunlight . On the side façade , the rhythmic design of the glass panels with different grades of opacity enhances the quality of light and shadow within the space . Such manoeuvre provides thermal quality to the house , which also disposes of a cistern for water reuse and photovoltaic plates for higher energy efficiency .
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