Prefab Off-Grid House Located at an Altitude of 1,500 Meters
Laid out over the valley, at an altitude of 1,500 meters, this prefab off-grid house has a strong relationship with the local nature, abundant throughout most of the year.
Studio MK27
Studio MK27 is a São Paulo–based architecture and design studio founded in the late 1970s by Marcio Kogan. Celebrated for its elegant, minimalistic aesthetic, the firm creates spaces characterized by clean geometric forms, rich material texture, and a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor environments. Deeply rooted in Brazilian modernist tradition, their work places a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, passive sustainability, and spatial clarity.
Since officially adopting the name “Studio MK27” in 2001, the studio has expanded into a collaborative multidisciplinary practice of around 50 team members. Their portfolio encompasses residences, hospitality, cultural, and commercial projects both in Brazil and internationally. Renowned projects include Casa Paraty, Canopy House, and the Flag House in Canada, reflecting Studio MK27’s commitment to context-sensitive, formally refined design that resonates with place and light.
LOCATION: São Paulo, Brazil
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Gama Issa House / Studio Mk27
The project ” Gama Issa house “, ended in 2001. was retrofitted in 2015 when the finishing, decoration and window frames were changed, and a new lateral volume (a workshop) perpendicular to the pool was added.
Planar House / Studio MK27
Planar House is a radical exercise in horizontality, aspect commonly explored in the projects of the studio. Discreetly inserted in the highest point of the plot and favoring the existing topography, its presence is most strongly felt…
Casa Branca / Studio MK27
Casa Branca is a tropical beach house designed by Studio MK27 in collaboration with Eduardo Chalabi. Comfort and building maintenance throughout the years are two fundamental aspects for houses built in tropical areas next to the sea, where…
SP Penthouse in Sao Paulo / Studio MK27
The SP Penthouse by Studio MK27 in São Paulo is a three-level residence that embraces fluidity, refined materiality, and a sense of warmth. Instead of relying on heavy partitions, the design minimizes divisions, allowing spaces to connect…
Mororó House: A Stunning Metallic Structure
The Mororó House is in a mountainous region, 180 km from the city of São Paulo, known for its low temperatures. The architecture sought to create generous internal spaces for the cold days, such as, for example,…
Casa Rocas: Harmonious Architecture and Magnificent View
Casa Rocas (a/n Stones House) is situated in Valparaiso, Chile and it is the result of the cooperation between two architecture companies: Studio MK27 and 57Studio. Situated on a rocky hill, with a tilt towards the ocean,…