W House
Rafael Granero Arquitetura
ARCHITECTS
Rafael Granero Arquitetura
LEAD ARCHITECT
Rafael Granero
MANUFACTURERS
Casa Rara Acabamentos, Cialuz, Espaço Zen E Lazer, Olivás Esquadrias, Renove Casa E Design, Todeschini Ribeirão Preto, Tratacons
COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT
Rodrigo Rissi
COMPATIBILITY AND TECHNICAL DRAWING
Letícia Leal
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Gabriela Batista
GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION
Ana Carolina Vicari Pieshko
AUTOMATION
Automundi
STRUCTURAL CALCULATION
Freitas Engenharia De Estruturas
ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC
Latar Engenharia
LANDSCAPING
Mônica Costa
BUILDERS
Baroza Engenharia
LOCATION
Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
CATEGORY
Houses
The WU House aims to convey through its architecture the uniqueness of an intercultural family.
With strong Chinese and Brazilian influences, the design respects ancient traditions while embracing their characteristics.
On the façade, an imposing wall of rustic stones was built to ensure privacy for the residents.
The brises, similarly, serve to respect family moments in the dining room while also allowing natural light to enter the space.
The "U"-shaped floor plan enables both the social area, the bedrooms and gym to face the house's internal courtyard, a request from the residents so they could enjoy the landscaping and the pool.
Following the tradition of Feng Shui, an alternative access to the residence was designed, considering the south direction, a symbol of prosperity, vitality, and growth.
This entrance also leads the family to a private room dedicated to rest and spiritual practices.
Materials such as concrete, stone, and wood embody the essence of an architecture that values natural elements.
The window frames and golden details symbolize luck in Chinese philosophy.
Finally, the project ensures originality while seeking harmony within the context it is inserted and the references explored.
