No Comments »

Brazil’s Airy Garden House Renovation Project

• Tweet

• Tweet

The generous proportions of the Garden House project come from a complete makeover of a family home in Minas Gerais in Brazil.

Brazilian architectural practice, David Guerra Architecture and Interior renovated it into a welcoming home for the CEO of a London-based business.

To achieve this flowing, open design, the architects had to integrate spaces, destroy walls and completely transform doors and windows.

Dark and glowing satiny posts and beams are a dominant design element, literally tying together the entire structure.

A rhythmic modular grid of dark wooden posts marches out to the garden from right inside the house.

There’s a wonderful treetop feeling in the high up bedroom, with light bounced up from the terrace into the rafters.

It was important to remake the home as a contemporary haven, befitting the style of a new generation of residents.

High up under the sheltering eaves the deep natural wood tones and the rustic character of raw brick give a sense of coziness to a home office.

A clever trompe l’oeil effect makes a sink appear to float in space.

(The wall is mirrored below the bench, just as it is above it.)

The idea is of a generous space that is is always open to family and friends.

The architect succeeded in designing inviting and cozy spaces, providing light and friendly meeting places.

And it also lovingly hosts the client’s beloved personal objets d’art.

The result?

A stunning, open, friendly haven for family and friends alike.