House Of Espinheira

Its genesis lies in a initial gesture of folding, an architectural origami emerging from the simplicity of a paper napkin, exploring the relationship between form and function.

Exposed concrete shapes the surfaces of the walls and the roof slab, lending the construction a timeless robustness and a sculptural character.

The garden terrain is shaped by a single wall of exposed concrete that extends from the house, where an exterior staircase abuts, creating continuity of the built body and allowing access to the basement designated for parking.

These elements not only structure the terrain's slope but also reinforce the minimalist language of the construction, integrating it into the landscape.

On the ground floor, the three bedrooms and social areas are arranged, while the living room and kitchen in open space open up in a double-height, expanding spatial perception and allowing for the existence of a mezzanine intended for an office suspended over the kitchen volume.

This solution not only enhances the verticality of the space but also establishes new perspectives and internal visual relationships.

The openings are strategically placed to capture direct and indirect light, modulating illumination and creating dynamic atmospheres throughout the day, in a color palette that "paints" the gray of the exposed concrete. The sides of the house, in turn, are opaque, shielding from neighboring plots.

The water element, represented by the swimming pool, plays a fundamental role in the composition of the outdoor space.

This rustic element establishes a relationship of contrast and continuity with the exposed concrete and wood, composing a balance between the artificial and the natural, the old and the new.

The house, in its apparent simplicity, transcends the mere function of shelter, becoming a sensory and plastic expression of matter, light, and space.