
Belgica House
ARCHITECTS
AMZ Arquitetos
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2016
LOCATIOn
São Paulo, Brazil
CATEGORY
Residential › Private House
Located in a green residential area in São Paulo, Brazil. 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.
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.
They are covered by hinged and sliding pine wood panels that open up enabling the contemplation of the garden and green-roofed service block.
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.
