Chalet in Mairiporã dialogues with nature in materials and transparencies

A refuge near the capital of São Paulo, this chalet located in Mairiporã is now the new residence of a young couple and their newborn daughter born in the interior of São Paulo. The residential project by Macro Arquitetos , partners Carlos Duarte and Juliana Nogueira , was inspired by country houses in Uruguay and feature materials such as stone, concrete and wood in their design. Less luxury and more comfort : this was the premise of the home desired by the family. Hence the rustic yet highly polished appearance of the residence. Another request from the clients was that the building would somehow blend in with the forest. amidst the many natural elements. The idea was to create a space where the trio could gather with friends and family in welcoming, cozy environments, without walls – and where, whenever possible, they would visually connect with nature.

All the materials used are natural : from the burnt cement floor and exposed concrete ceiling, to the stone-clad walls, the pillars clad in carbonized shou sugi ban wood, the reclaimed wood on the shelves, the cumaru deck, the window frames in black painted iron and the white wall with rustic plaster. The social area was divided into two rooms : one of them, with a higher ceiling, was filled with the kitchen, the dining room, the living room and the fireplace with access to the deck and the pool through a large door. of glass. On the lowest slab is the games room , right behind the fireplace. The space gives access to the toilet and, on the other side, the pantry gives access to the stairs that lead to the basement, where there is a wine cellar . Regarding the architecture, it is worth highlighting that it sought to maintain – in all environments – the visual connection with nature , based on the transparency of the glass and the metalwork doors, which allowed this dialogue between interior and exterior.