The 420 m² landscaping breaks the brutalism of the architecture of this house.

How to transform a house marked by straight lines and rigid geometric shapes into a vibrant, fluid, and welcoming space? This was the question that guided the work of Studio Julio Sousa Paisagismo – from the CASACOR Rio de Janeiro lineup – in this residential project with 540 m² of total area, of which around 420 m² were exclusively dedicated to landscaping. In a residence of brutalist architecture, with rectangular forms and straight lines, greenery emerges as a transitional element, softening the edges and promoting new ways of occupation and contemplation.

Signed by Studio Julio Sousa in partnership with Skylab Arquitetos, the project proposed a true symbiosis between architecture and landscaping. "The idea was to create green sectors that contrast and at the same time complement the architectural rigidity. Sinuous, naturalistic elements, and those with different volumes, help to soften the geometry of the set," comments the landscaper.

Around the house, sensory islands of vegetation have been strategically distributed, connecting the internal projects with the natural surroundings, promoting cross ventilation and lighting — an integration that goes beyond the visual and directly influences daily comfort.

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The landscaping was developed to create organic and dynamic paths, in contrast to the block layout of the residence. The diversity of textures and plant volumes gives movement to the composition, while respecting the family's maintenance needs. "We wanted a garden that had presence, but that was also practical. A space to be lived in, not just admired from a distance," the landscaper concludes.