The Itatiba Residence house designed by Perkins+Will is a composition of cubes and facades designed to fit the topography and appreciate the textures and materials.
The project is in a site near Sao Paulo, a former Alpine-style house with beautiful landscaping around a large lake created by the owners over 20 years. The proposal was to address three generations of the family, so the alpine style was replaced by the contemporary.
Extremely bold, but very practical, the lifestyle of the family brings a typical weekend in search of a safe haven.
photography by © Tuca Reinés
The project gathers the union between the typical landscape with the construction, the understanding of the local topography, views, prevailing winds and sunlight. Existing slopes with the natural landscape of the lake were the main conditions of this proposal. It is as if this project was developed in front of a deserted beach with all rooms enjoying the outside view.
The siting then comes as a huge pavilion that cuts the existing plateau, the upper volume consists of a large minimalist rectangle that is a balance between a cubic volume of stones. To give continuity to the external views in front of the residence, we laid out trees rigidly on a geometric grid. The light-colored floor is formed by stones in the same shade as the stone of the residence.
photography by © Tuca Reinés
The ladscape by Renata Tilli worked very well in the proposal and appropriated the existing species.
The interior design integrates landscape, building, interiors and decoration. Woodwork designs, benches and lighting were designed in three dimensions for each of the projects.
photography by © Tuca Reinés
Project Info :
Architects : RoccoVidal Perkins+Will
Project Year : 2013
Photography : Tuca Reinés
Manufacturers : Pierinelli
Project Location : São Paulo, Brazil
Project Architects : Luiz Fernando Rocco, Fernando Vidal, Douglas Tolaine
Brands: Dedon; Foscarini; Viking; FlexForm; HunterDouglas; Poliform; Herman Miller; Silestone; Corian; Harwoth.
Collaborators : Fernanda Tegacini, Marcela Kishi, Caroline Estelles, Ana Cecilia Guimarães, Carlos Andrigo, Fred Zara, Fernanda Morais, Fernanda Borges
Partners : Viking; Lumini; Etel; Plancus; Nani Chinellato; Kitchens; Casual; Vermeil; Tidelli; Concrestreet; By Kami; Arthur Décor; CPA Construtora; Renata Tilli (paisagismo); Franco & Fortes; Casa Mineira; Regatta; Clatt; Empório Beraldin; Decameron; Dpot; Casa Matriz; Micasa; Tora Brasil; L’oiel; Interbagno.
Sophie Tremblay is a Montreal-based architectural editor and designer with a focus on sustainable urban development. A McGill University architecture graduate, she began her career in adaptive reuse, blending modern design with historical structures. As a Project Editor at Arch2O, she curates stories that connect traditional practice with forward-thinking design. Her writing highlights architecture's role in community engagement and social impact. Sophie has contributed to Canadian Architect and continues to collaborate with local studios on community-driven projects throughout Quebec, maintaining a hands-on approach that informs both her design sensibility and editorial perspective.