1,800 m2 villa designed to float amidst hills and mountains
The project follows the hilly terrain, using 6 concrete pillars to elevate the main house structure and open up views towards the mountains and forests.
The house has an area of 1,800 m2, located in Nova Lima, Brazil, situated on a plot of land with uneven terrain, surrounded by forests. From this context, the architect team proposed a plan to place the project along the terrain, opening views towards the mountains and minimizing the impact on the landscape.
The house has an area of 1,800 m2, located in Nova Lima, Brazil, situated on a plot of land with uneven terrain, surrounded by forests. From this context, the architect team proposed a plan to place the project along the terrain, opening views towards the mountains and minimizing the impact on the landscape.
The main house structure is placed on an existing rocky foundation, extending towards the landscape and creating a sense of detachment from the ground. The layout is divided into 3 wings, each facing a different direction to exploit various viewpoints.
Aerial photos show that the roof of the main house structure is equipped with a solar panel system running along the wings.
The main house structure is placed on an existing rocky foundation, extending towards the landscape and creating a sense of detachment from the ground. The layout is divided into 3 wings, each facing a different direction to exploit various viewpoints.
Aerial photos show that the roof of the main house structure is equipped with a solar panel system running along the wings.
At a height of 6 m above the ground, the design team arranged two master bedrooms. This space acts as an observatory, opening continuous views towards the mountain range.
At a height of 6 m above the ground, the design team arranged two master bedrooms. This space acts as an observatory, opening continuous views towards the mountain range.
At a height of 6 m above the ground, the design team arranged two master bedrooms. This space acts as an observatory, opening continuous views towards the mountain range.
The other two wings consist of the living room, guest bedrooms, a workspace, and the kitchen.
The other two wings consist of the living room, guest bedrooms, a workspace, and the kitchen.
The highlight of the project lies in 6 large, asymmetrically shaped concrete pillars. Instead of concealing the structural system, the design team turned these pillars into the identifying feature of the house.
The highlight of the project lies in 6 large, asymmetrically shaped concrete pillars. Instead of concealing the structural system, the design team turned these pillars into the identifying feature of the house.
The highlight of the project lies in 6 large, asymmetrically shaped concrete pillars. Instead of concealing the structural system, the design team turned these pillars into the identifying feature of the house.
Each pillar has a load-bearing function, containing functional areas such as staircases, restrooms, and elevators. This approach helps the upper body of the house reduce its points of contact with the terrain while creating voids for greenery and wind to pass through.
Each pillar has a load-bearing function, containing functional areas such as staircases, restrooms, and elevators. This approach helps the upper body of the house reduce its points of contact with the terrain while creating voids for greenery and wind to pass through.
Each pillar has a load-bearing function, containing functional areas such as staircases, restrooms, and elevators. This approach helps the upper body of the house reduce its points of contact with the terrain while creating voids for greenery and wind to pass through.
The lower floor is situated close to the ground, dedicated to the relaxation area.
The lower floor is situated close to the ground, dedicated to the relaxation area.
This space connects directly to the swimming pool and lounge areas.
This space connects directly to the swimming pool and lounge areas.
The large glass system running along the facade helps the corridor and interior spaces expand their views outward, while also creating the visual effect of the house body floating on the sloped terrain.
The large glass system running along the facade helps the corridor and interior spaces expand their views outward, while also creating the visual effect of the house body floating on the sloped terrain.
The kitchen-dining area is located in the main house structure, featuring an exposed concrete ceiling and neutral-colored flooring.
The kitchen-dining area is located in the main house structure, featuring an exposed concrete ceiling and neutral-colored flooring.
The large, ceiling-high glass system opens up the entire view to the valley and mountain ranges.
The large, ceiling-high glass system opens up the entire view to the valley and mountain ranges.
The master bedroom uses a dark color palette. A low bed and metal nightstands help the space maintain a neat layout. A mesh-like metal louver system placed outside the large glass panels filters sunlight while creating shadows on the floor and walls.
The master bedroom uses a dark color palette. A low bed and metal nightstands help the space maintain a neat layout. A mesh-like metal louver system placed outside the large glass panels filters sunlight while creating shadows on the floor and walls.
The master bedroom uses a dark color palette. A low bed and metal nightstands help the space maintain a neat layout. A mesh-like metal louver system placed outside the large glass panels filters sunlight while creating shadows on the floor and walls.
The bathroom is placed inside the concrete block with a partially open ceiling to let in light from above and create a view of the tree canopy. Large mirrors and a seamless block-shaped sink help the space maintain a consistent material language with the entire project.
The bathroom is placed inside the concrete block with a partially open ceiling to let in light from above and create a view of the tree canopy. Large mirrors and a seamless block-shaped sink help the space maintain a consistent material language with the entire project.
Bich Phuong (according to Archdaily)
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