Suspended loft of 110 m² camouflages itself among the greenery of Brumadinho

In 2020, architect Júnior Piacesi – part of the CASACOR Minas Gerais cast – acquired a 2,000 m² plot of land in a district of Brumadinho, about 30 minutes from Inhotim and close to Belo Horizonte (MG), with the intention of building his country house. The main residence would have 250 m² and, at the back of the plot, a 110 m² shed would serve as a materials storage and support area. The construction started precisely with this shed, which was implemented in a spot on the plot with a slope and ended up being 8 m off the ground — exactly at the height of the tree tops. Captivated by the view and the direct connection to nature, Piacesi decided to change his plans: he transformed the shed into a minimalist suspended loft of 110 m², embracing comfort and being completely open to the surrounding greenery.

Made of white cement—present in the floor and the bathrooms—the space bets on a neutral and light palette, with a predominance of natural materials such as wood, leather, cotton, linen, and fibers. Among the furniture pieces, Brazilian creations stand out, such as the Jangada armchair by Jean Gillon; the Tajá stools by Sergio Rodrigues; and two rocking chairs, found at Mercado Novo in Belo Horizonte. In the selection of objects and adornments, the architect prioritized handicrafts, ceramics, and soapstone dishes made by Minas Gerais producers. The idea behind the project was to bring simplicity into the house, invite people to place their feet on the ground, sit to watch the sunset, appreciate the trees illuminated at night, and listen to the sounds of the animals. All of this brings me an indescribable inner peace, recreates the notion of time, which seems to slow down," explains the architect. "At every moment of the day, natural light projects patterns in different shades in the projects," he adds. Today, Piacesi spends weekends in this suspended country loft, which features a social area connected to the kitchen, two suites, and a small laundry room, hidden by a teak wood panel that extends across the balcony and conceals the entrance to the bedrooms. "My idea is to experiment with this space for a while to see if it meets my needs as a country house. If so, I will give up building the main house," he reveals.