Casa Terra
Casa Terra arises from the intercalation of parallel walls made of pigmented concrete that are perpendicular to its central circulation axis. The articulation between these components generates spaces while defining residential functions and creating patios that open to the main garden.
photography by © Leonardo Finotti
The closure between the vertical (walls) and horizontal (slabs and floor) planes is made with large glass panels that dilute the visual boundaries between the house and the landscape.
photography by © Leonardo Finotti
The route along the central circulation reveals a succession of openings and closures while offering constant visual contact with the exterior.
photography by © Leonardo Finotti
Project Info:
Architects: Bernardes Arquitetura
Location: Itaipava, Brazil
Area: 1000 m²
Project Year: 2015
Photographs: Leonardo Finotti
Isabelle Laurent is a Built Projects Editor at Arch2O, recognized for her editorial insight and passion for contemporary architecture. She holds a Master’s in Architectural Theory from École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris-Belleville. Before joining Arch2O in 2016, she worked in a Paris-based architectural office and taught as a faculty adjunct at the École Spéciale d’Architecture in Paris. Isabelle focuses on curating projects around sustainability, adaptive reuse, and urban resilience. With a background in design and communication, she brings clarity to complex ideas and plays a key role in shaping Arch2O’s editorial