(Denilson Machado/CASACOR)
Casa Light - which is competing for Building Of The Year 2021 - is a building possibly from the late 1950s, built in a leafy neighborhood that featured a mix of styles. With the aim of bringing a modern touch to the house, Studio Guilherme Torres then began an ambitious renovation project, which reconfigured all the spaces. (Denilson Machado/CASACOR)
Some of the house's distribution points were maintained, such as the garage and services at the front, as well as the position of the stairs. Others were completely reconfigured, such as the living room, which now has a full view of the back of the property, where the pool and the dining area are located. leisure were repositioned. (Denilson Machado/CASACOR)
During the initial demolition phase, it was found that many structures were precarious, which ended up generating a completely new structural project, as well as all the other facilities, which were rebuilt from scratch. The owner requested that the house be extremely well-lit, with as many openings as possible and materials that reflected natural light. To achieve this, minimalist aluminum and glass frames were used, as well as white Paraná marble throughout the floor. ground floor, and some walls in raw travertine, the material chosen for the entire external area. (Denilson Machado/CASACOR)
Pivot doors and walls that hide openings and cabinets were covered in accoya, a type of extremely resistant Scandinavian pine that has a naturally grayish tone. (Denilson Machado/CASACOR)
The house gained a rooftop that was completely dedicated as a space for the three children. The children's furniture includes, in addition to the cabinets, a drainer with a ball pit, a stage, climbing walls, a running track, a small shop and a kitchen, which were all developed by architects, in partnership with the client. (Denilson Machado/CASACOR)
(Denilson Machado/CASACOR)
Via ArchDaily
