This house represents a very common situation in São Paulo, a long and narrow ground [5.6×30.0m], with only the front elevation free of interference of the buildings around it. The challenge increased from the moment that we had to meet an extensive program for this area, which led us to maximum occupancy allowed, 170m2.
GRADE completed a sophisticated home in Sao Paulo for a distinguished global jet-setter seeking a cosmopolitan refuge that differed from traditional Sao Paulo residences. Furnishings are an eclectic mix of several design styles & decades sourced across the globe including antique chairs & dining room chandeliers, while the dining room table and lacquer flower table
Directed by an existing structure, we tried to make the project assimilate this structural interferences in a natural way in its external volume: the unevenness on the front facade was further accentuated by metal vertical louvers that help in the composition of the facade.
This is a getaway house erected in the city of Piracicaba, 250km away from Sao Paulo. It is intended to serve as a meeting point for a family whose members are scattered across various cities around the state.
Ceramiche Refin tiles play centre stage in this outstanding project by Brazilian architect Diego Revollo. The 130m² apartment is located in Alto da Lapa with the lawyer client buying off plan.
The Two Beams House, designed by Yuri Vital Escritório, is a modern concrete residence in Tibau do Sul, Brazil. This unique home combines structural simplicity with an innovative design, creating a sophisticated yet affordable living space. Located on Brazil’s beautiful Natal coast in Rio Grande do Norte, Two Beams House offers an open environment that immerses residents in nature.
Clouds, drizzle, rain, snow or hail, in all its physical states water is related to sky. However, if we are requested to think about a [swimming] pool, our imagination automatically starts to dig into the ground. Seas, lakes, and ponds explain the reason we react in that direction: essentially, a pool fells like a piece of a lake.
The Ap Cobogó Apartment, a project by Brazilian architect Alan Chu, is a stunning renovation in São Paulo that pays homage to Brazil’s rich architectural heritage. Named after the traditional ceramic blocks known as cobogós, this apartment beautifully integrates these elements
