Discreet, open and outright. Casa Bento by FCstudio
28/07/2022.
[São Paulo] Brazil
metalocus, ANDRÉS MATAS
metalocus, ANDRÉS MATAS
Casa Bento is the name of the private residence project proposed by the architecture studio FCstudio. The house stands on an elongated plot making an interesting game of openings and closings of the house according to its facades.
The studio was founded by the architect Flavio Castro designed the house on a plot of land in the exclusive Jardim Paulista neighbourhood southwest of downtown Sao Paulo in Brazil.
The studio was founded by the architect Flavio Castro designed the house on a plot of land in the exclusive Jardim Paulista neighbourhood southwest of downtown Sao Paulo in Brazil.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Ground floor plan. Casa Bento by FCstudio.
Basement floor plan. Casa Bento by FCstudio.
First floor plan. Casa Bento by FCstudio.
Roof plan. Casa Bento by FCstudio.
Longitudinal section. Casa Bento by FCstudio.
Cross section. Casa Bento by FCstudio.
Main elevation. Casa Bento by FCstudio.
The house proposed by Flavio Castro is introverted and discreet, it is a resounding and compact metallic volume that seems to float on exposed concrete walls. The folded sheet metal of the upper floor and the access gate create a visual barrier that, once crossed, shows a green oasis establishing a relation of longitudinal opening and direct connection on the ground floor with the garden, locating there the main meeting areas of the House.
The upper floor, which can be completely closed with large panels to isolate visually and acoustically, is the most private program of bedrooms. A set of opaque closures and openings that ensure lighting and ventilation.
The upper floor, which can be completely closed with large panels to isolate visually and acoustically, is the most private program of bedrooms. A set of opaque closures and openings that ensure lighting and ventilation.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
The range of materials used in the construction refers to the São Paulo school, showing steel, corten steel, folded sheet metal, wood and concrete in a natural way so that their ageing is also another layer of memory added to the house, in reference to the best masters of Brazilian brutalism.
Flavio Castro has not only been in charge of the interior design but has also done part of the furniture design, such as the Brasilia coffee table, the Ensamble dining table, the Box side table and the Move bench.
Casa Bento by FCstudio. Photograph by André Mortatti.
Project description by FCstudio
Like a metallic container placed above exposed concrete walls, this house establishes two types of relationships with the surroundings. The upper floor can be closed 100% to block sunlight, guarantee privacy and acoustically isolate intimate spaces. But, if chosen, the facade opens at strategic points for lighting and ventilation.
The ground floor, in the opposite way, opens up to the garden in a fluid way. The notion of inside and outside is weakened by the large glass openings, while the furniture establishes a harmonious dialogue between architecture and the Brazilian design of the pieces. We designed some of them, such as the Brasilia coffee table, the Ensamble dining table, the Box side table, and the Move bench.
The lower floor supports the ground floor and is in the basement so as not to block the view of the perimeter gardens. The project is a contemporary urban residence for a young couple with two young daughters. So functionality is essential.
The materials are sincere and unadorned. Steel, wood, and concrete are shown as they are and the natural wear of each of them serves as a very welcome testimony to the concept adopted. From the public street, the Bento house is shy and discreet. The folded metal sheet of the upper floor and the gate creates a visual barrier so that, after crossing it, the visitor can perceive that the ground floor is integrated with the garden and represents an oasis in the midst of the urban fabric of São Paulo.
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Architects
FCstudio. Architect.- Flavio Castro
Collaborators
Vertical Garden Consultant.- Sergio Medeiros Paisagismo.
Electrical And Hydraulic Installations.- Engeplot.
Structural Project.- Praxis Engenharia.
Electrical And Hydraulic Installations.- Engeplot.
Structural Project.- Praxis Engenharia.
Builder
Lock Engenharia.
Area
Built area.- 424 m².
Lot area.- 367m².
Lot area.- 367m².
Dates
2022.
Location
Jardim Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil.
Manufacturers
Arthus Mármore e Granitos, Braston, By Kamy, Casual Exteriores, Casual Móveis, Construflama, Creatto, Deca, Di Mármore, Dpot, Esquadralum, Logitec, Lumini, Líder Interiores, Maneco Quindere, Mezas, Portinari, Tapetah, Tauna, Uniflex, Wentz Design.
Photography
Flavio Castro. FCstudio
FCstudio was founded by the architect Flavio Castro after he spent a 3 year period in Spain studying at the Catalunha Polytechnic University. Before that, he worked in several different national and international architectural firms such as MAB Arquitectura, Arteks Arquitectura and Hidalgo&Hartmann in Spain and Núcleo de Arquitetura, AR.CO., Fundação MASP and MMBB Arquitetos in Brazil. He has also taken part in many architectural competitions in collaboration with the above-mentioned firms and also on his own.
At the moment a multidisciplinary team is put together according to the characteristics and complexity of the projects and the collaboration of associated architects staff the studio. The architectural projects designed by FCstudios reflect our vision of architecture and the new trends of contemporary lifestyles that reflect the constant human changes.
A strong theoretical foundation added by skilled project design and management of construction work makes the studio a complete production nucleus. Each area is improved based on the interaction with each other inside the studio.
FCstudios have already received important awards from national and international bodies such as IAB –Institute of Brazilian Architects WAF – World Architecture Festival, LICC – London International Creative Competition and IPA – International Property Awards.
At the moment a multidisciplinary team is put together according to the characteristics and complexity of the projects and the collaboration of associated architects staff the studio. The architectural projects designed by FCstudios reflect our vision of architecture and the new trends of contemporary lifestyles that reflect the constant human changes.
A strong theoretical foundation added by skilled project design and management of construction work makes the studio a complete production nucleus. Each area is improved based on the interaction with each other inside the studio.
FCstudios have already received important awards from national and international bodies such as IAB –Institute of Brazilian Architects WAF – World Architecture Festival, LICC – London International Creative Competition and IPA – International Property Awards.
