Introducing landscaping as a protagonist allowed well-defined zoning between the living and social spaces by means of a functional program, and the integration with the vegetation from the entrance of the house to the living quarters, inviting the user to contemplate the foliage during the journey into the interior of the residence.
The project made use of tropical species to compose a denser vegetation mass along with trees whose canopies, through the shadows they throw, favor the locale’s microclimate, making the spaces more comfortable and refreshing. The position of the gardens allowed for more natural lighting and cross-ventilation of the social environments.
Built on a corner lot, its façades are marked by the contrast between the brick monoblock and the roof’s horizontal planes. The use of brick is combined with wood panels and furniture, contributing to the coziness of the minimalist project.
Project name: Malu House
Architects: Aguirre Arquitetura – https://aguirre.arq.br/
Location: Uberlândia, Brazil
Area: 4575 m²
Year: 2019
Photographs: Leonardo Finotti – http://www.leonardofinotti.com/
Lead Architect: Alexandre Aguirre
Project Team: Alexandre Aguirre, Michell Damascena
Decoration: Alexandre Aguirre, Aline Henriques
Landscaping: Daniel Nunes
Construção: Teto Construtora
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