Linho House , Located in a residential neighborhood in Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, the Linho House is more than just a residence—it is a narrative crafted in architecture. Directly inspired by its inhabitant, a fashion designer who works with fabrics and sewing, the house translates the essence of her creative daily life into forms and materials.
© Luisa Lage
The most striking element of the project is the curved reinforced concrete roof, molded in two directions, evoking the poetic image of a white cloth stretched on a clothesline. This architectural gesture not only references the inhabitant’s textile universe but also creates a sense of lightness and movement, as if the house were a fabric gently floating over the landscape.
© Luisa Lage
Beneath this roof lies the upper floor, which houses the residence’s social areas: the living room, dining room, integrated kitchen, gourmet space, pool, and spa. The organization of these spaces aims to foster integration and fluidity, reflecting an active yet welcoming social lifestyle.
© Luisa Lage
The lower floor contrasts in materiality and language. Clad in slate, a material with a strong mineral presence, it blends with the terrain and serves as a solid base for the upper volume. This level accommodates the private areas of the house, such as bedrooms and bathrooms, along with the gym and service spaces. The use of stone reinforces the connection to the ground and further enhances the lightness of the overhanging roof.
© Luisa Lage
Linho House is thus an architectural expression that seeks to go beyond functionality. It tells a story, establishing a sensitive dialogue between the resident’s lifestyle, the chosen materials, and the surrounding landscape. A light and poetic object resting on the mountain—a silent homage to the art of stitching lives, fabrics, and spaces together.
Project Info
Architects: TETRO Arquitetura
Country: Brazil, Nova Lima
Area: 13993 ft²
Year: 2024
Photographs: Luisa Lage
Manufacturers Indusparquet, Jader Almeida, Studio 31 Mobiliário: Indusparquet
Collaborators: Bruno Bontempo, Bianca Carvalho, Luisa Lage, Pedro Martins, Bruna Maciel, Saulo Saraiva, Marcia Aline, Thiago Perolli
Construction: APO
Structure: Cálculo Concreto
Hydraulic Electric: CA engenharia
Lighting Design: Iluminar
Windows And Glasses: Alumonte
Cladding Finishing Floors And Countertops: DMK
Wooden Floors: Indusparquet
Kitchen Woodwork: Lidea
Woodwork: Top Móveis
Air Conditioning: GMC
Automation: Som Digital
Pools Installation: Bom Calor
Furniture: 31 mobiliário, Jader Almeida
Landscaping: Flávia Durso
Plot Area: 39288 ft2
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.