With
518 m² of built area on a nearly 3,000 m² waterfront lot, this house in Praia do Forte, on the northern coast of Bahia, is a contemporary and sophisticated retreat for a businessman in his 50s, a father of three children. Designed by architect
David Bastos, head of the DB Arquitetos office and part of the
CASACOR cast, the project is part of an unusual set:
it is the union of two neighboring lots acquired by two brothers, looking to maintain close coexistence while preserving each residence's individuality. From the initial studies,
the proposal was clear: to integrate the constructions with the surrounding landscape as much as possible, without giving up privacy. "Our biggest challenge was to organize the use and flow between the neighboring houses, with a single main access, respecting each resident's intimacy and ensuring harmonious proportions between the volumes," explains David Bastos.
Distributed over two floors, the
house shown in the photos was positioned to prioritize the frontal view of the sea and also the abundant vegetation of the garden and the side pathway that leads to the beach.
To reinforce this connection with the surroundings, the project adopted a concrete structure clad in solid wood and wide glass and wood frames. Inside, the ceilings of the second floor and social areas on the ground floor follow the roof slope, covered with natural wood flooring, bringing coziness and aesthetic continuity.
The projects are divided between exterior area — with garden, pool, deck, parking, and service module —, ground floor and upper floor. The latter houses four suites with closets, one of which is a master. On the lower floor, in addition to the gourmet area, are the main suite, living and dining rooms, kitchen, dishwashing area, and other supports.
All the furniture was specially chosen for the project, focusing on lightweight visual pieces that do not interfere with the visual flow or integration of the projects. The decoration adopts a contemporary beach style, with a neutral and light palette, composed of natural materials like stone, wood, fibers, cotton, and linen. "We wanted the interiors to communicate with the landscape, without competing with it," concludes David.
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