CAJUÍ HOUSE
Laurent Troost Architectures
ARCHITECTS
Laurent Troost Architectures
ARCHITECT IN CHARGE
Laurent Troost
CONSTRUCTION
Jcr Construções
STRUCTURAL AND COMPLEMENTARY DESIGN
Silvio Heimbecker
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Hana Eto Gall, Flora Eto
PROJECT TEAM
Raquel Brasil, Mitzi Sa Motta, Mayara Reis, Ailyme Burriche
MODEL
Bareporanga
PHOTOGRAPHS
Susan Valentim
AREA
275 M²
YEAR
2025
LOCATION
Manaus, Brazil
CATEGORY
Houses
English description provided by the architects.
Located on a plot of land with sides and a back facing an environmental protection area, Casa Cajuí is nestled among several existing trees to take advantage of their shade and the cross views between the external green areas and the preserved areas on the lot.
The shape of the house was defined by the natural preexistences and allowed for the exploration of a different typology, as the intimate block and offices are in the foreground, close to the street, while the social block is at the back of the lot, slightly elevated to function as a lookout over the green area at the back, while the covered outdoor living space becomes the central space of the house.
This spatial organization helps blur the boundaries between internal and external spaces, promoting a kind of outdoor living experience.
To make the most of the winds and the sun, the roof was designed as a large inclined concrete plane that follows the shape of the house.
This inclined space has become a spot for residents to stargaze or enjoy the house in a unique way.
Furthermore, the project incorporates principles of passive sustainability, such as a system for capturing, storing, and reusing rainwater, ensuring optimal environmental performance while preserving the forest.
