Camboriú House, Located next to a tree-lined square, this single-family residence was designed to engage with the steep 12m elevation and its surroundings.
© Pedro Kok
The house features two independent and complementary accesses. The main access is from the upper part of the lot, leading from a viewpoint square, revealing a panoramic view of the city with the Serra da Cantareira in the background.
© Pedro Kok
Descending one level, there is a patio with a pool and a social area designed to generously open up to the landscape and receive natural light. The integration between the living room, kitchen, balcony, and patio creates a continuous and welcoming space.
© Pedro Kok
On the lower level, the intimate area is located, where the three bedrooms are distributed. This level ensures greater privacy and acoustic comfort for the residents. At the lowest point of the property, with direct access to the lower street, a multi-use space has been implemented with independent entry, providing versatility to the design and expanding the possibilities for the use of the space over time.
Project Info
Architects: Terra e Tuma Arquitetos Associados
Country: Brazil, São Paulo
Area: 208 m²
Year: 2025
Photographs: Pedro Kok
Project Team: Danilo Terra, Fernanda Sakano, Juliana Terra, Pedro Tuma
Engineering & Consulting > Structural: HBStudio
Engineering & Consulting > Facilities: CR Projetos
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