The Casa Atelier Brasília, developed by NAHE ARCHITECTS, investigates the interaction between architecture, climatic conditions, and daily life through a meticulous readjustment of an existing residence. The project originated from a simple goal: to convert a common apartment into a succession of tranquil and interconnected spaces, where light, materials, and proportions define the daily experience.
Instead of increasing complexity, the intervention focused on eliminating the superfluous. The core of the house transforms into a fluid landscape for gathering, unifying the living room, dining room, kitchen, and terrace into a single conceptual space. Large openings connect the interior to the exterior, making the terrace function as a room accessible to the sky, rather than just an annex.
The layout was organized based on a moderate progression between social and private areas. The social zone is characterized by being open, flexible, and spacious, serving as a place for meetings, work, and shared activities. In contrast, the bedrooms provide a more protected environment, designed to be places of rest, focus, and introspection.
The choice of materials reflects the same principle of moderation. Walnut wood lends warmth and visual continuity, while the original concrete structure is preserved and exposed, lending an authentic physical presence. Neutral surfaces act as a calm backdrop for natural light, allowing its variations throughout the hours to integrate into the architecture itself. Every material element was kept close to its natural state, accepting wear and the passage of time as inherent to its character.
Casa Brasília should not be seen merely as a traditional renovation, but as a new way of inhabiting. It is a home whose identity resides in clarity, not excess; a timeless, malleable, and sensitive space to the habits of daily life.
The Casa Enlevo, located in Paraná, Brazil, was designed for a couple of entrepreneurs who desired a residence that guaranteed complete privacy from neighbors, while also offering spacious, functional areas and an unadorned design.
The project combines large glazed openings with the use of exposed concrete, and the arrangement of the spaces was conceived to promote fluid circulation within the house.
The project team described that designing residences in tropical regions requires attention not only to intense solar radiation and high temperatures but also to the crucial factor of high local humidity.
Excess humidity can negatively impact the daily routine of residents. While people can tolerate high heat, they feel great discomfort when the environment is humid, which causes a feeling of stuffiness and leaves the skin with a sticky texture.
In addition to the well-being of the occupants, humidity compromises the longevity of the construction. Environments characterized by high humidity accelerate material wear and favor the development of fungi, consequently decreasing the overall quality and lifespan of the property.
The project developed by Estudio Piloti Arquitetura involved the renovation of a house located in a charming village in the Lapa neighborhood. The initial property consisted of two small, superimposed houses.
With the goal of accommodating a family consisting of a couple and their three children, the project was conceived to integrate these two structures into a single functional residence.
Information about this project was provided by the design team.
