The Sao Paulo-based architectural studio AMZ Arquitetos has designed "Bélgica House" that located in a green residential area in São Paulo, Brazil.
Project description by the architects:
The house program was organized in three blocks based on functions (service, sleeping and leisure spaces) piled up and arranged in a way that creates a constant indoor-outdoor integration.
image © Maíra Acayaba
image © Maíra Acayaba
While the wall-less social area allows it full view and direct access to the garden, translucent sliding doors separate the service block from the living and pool spaces. When slid open, the service rooms (pantry, kitchen and barbecue area) are extended into the social area and garden creating one continuous expansive space.
image © Maíra Acayaba
image © Maíra Acayaba
The sleeping and more intimate spaces are located in the upper block. They are covered by hinged and sliding pine wood panels that open up enabling the contemplation of the garden and green-roofed service block.
image © Maíra Acayaba
image © Maíra Acayaba
The top block and third floor of the house consists of a leisure space. It includes a gym opening onto a terrace where one may enjoy the sunlight while overlooking the surrounding green neighborhood.
At night, the translucent feature of the panels produces the reverse effect, allowing internal light to leak out to the garden.
image © Maíra Acayaba
image © Maíra Acayaba
image © Maíra Acayaba
image © Maíra Acayaba
image © Maíra Acayaba
image © Maíra Acayaba
image © Maíra Acayaba
image © Maíra Acayaba
Basement plan
Ground Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Section A
Section B
Architect: AMZ Arquitetos
Year: 2016
Area: 1075 m²
Photographer: Maíra Acayaba
