Wickerwork and naïf drawings stand out in the décor of this 512 m² house

Located in a condominium by a reservoir in Ibiúna, in the interior of São Paulo, the LAF Residence, designed by the Patricia Martinez Arquitetura office — part of the CASACOR São Paulo lineup — balances generous living spaces with cozy resting areas.

Cestaria e desenhos naïf ganham destaque no décor desta casa de 512 m² (Salvador Cordaro/CASACOR)

The 512 m² project respects the unique characteristics of the land and the identity of the residents — a Bahian family consisting of a couple and two young children. The architecture was inspired by the family’s cultural roots, incorporating references that reveal themselves in the choice of materials and textures.

Cestaria e desenhos naïf ganham destaque no décor desta casa de 512 m² (Salvador Cordaro/CASACOR)

Basketry elements and naïf drawing strokes of African influence are particularly prominent in the composition of the upper volume of the house, where the bedrooms are located, reinforcing the emotional memory of the residents.

Refúgio em Brasília privilegia luz natural e integração total (Julia Tótoli/CASACOR)

The sloping lot and the presence of the reservoir in front naturally defined the placement of the residence, which integrates with the preserved surroundings. For the structure, laminated and woven wood was used to offer visual lightness and thermal comfort to the projects.

Cestaria e desenhos naïf ganham destaque no décor desta casa de 512 m² (Salvador Cordaro/CASACOR)

With two well-defined floors, the house is divided between the ground floor — with masonry closures and large glass planes housing the social areas, such as the living room, kitchen, and services — and the upper floor, more introspective and reserved, covered with wood-finished aluminum slats, where the family’s intimate spaces are located.