The structure is made of reinforced concrete and steel, which enhances the strength of the building. The use of insitu reinforced concrete for the pavement together with the mortar and AC3 façade emulating this same material provides aesthetic continuity between its parts. Glass is very present throughout the house using black aluminum carpentry that frames the landscapes.
Casa Paineiras by Studio Bruno Porto. Photograph by Júlia Totoli.
Project description by Studio Bruno Porto
Located in a residential condominium in Brasília, Casa Paineiras stands out for its placement on a plot of just over 2,000 m², featuring a notable slope in a preservation area with native cerrado forest. The architecture follows the linearity of the terrain, emphasizing horizontality and robustness, creating spaces that accommodate the dynamics of modern life and provide moments of relaxation and connection with nature.
The design was guided by the pursuit of harmony between the built environment and the landscape, offering residents the feeling of living in symbiosis with the forest. The placement values the topography. Therefore, the garage was designed to minimize earth movement, support the upper volume, and allow for an experience of connection with nature from arrival.
The access corridor to the private area was created to give residents privacy while interacting with the main facade through a floor-to-ceiling window. This same opening, which accentuates the horizontality of the architecture on the facade, was also designed to provide a view for the family pet, becoming its favorite spot.
Casa Paineiras by Studio Bruno Porto. Photograph by Júlia Totoli.
The client's requirement was for the house to have a unique, imposing, and private architecture that completely deviated from the usual. Thus, we created three atmospheres:
The observer's atmosphere, which creates a mysterious expectation about the interior of the house due to the scale and robustness of the blind facade. In addition, the louvered entrance hall makes the access even more private and discreet.
Casa Paineiras by Studio Bruno Porto. Photograph by Júlia Totoli.
The visitor's atmosphere, who, upon entering the house, is surprised by the duality of the architecture, which closes to the street and opens inward, creating integrated spaces that are enhanced by large glass panels allowing natural light and creating panoramic views.
And the residents' atmosphere, who experience a modern architecture embraced by nature, making the house a refuge. Thus, the private area was separated from the social area by an invisible barrier, which is the discreet difference in level between them. The garage access leads to the private hall, creating a dynamic and private access route for the couple. This dynamism allows easy access to the bedrooms and the social area, enabling one of them to enter the house unnoticed during an event.
The master suite is an oasis, with the niche framing the view of the valley and the glass frames integrating with the tree canopies, transporting them to a completely different atmosphere from the urban one. The bathroom is a highlight, providing the experience of feeling in a luxury hotel and adding individuality to each person with separate counters. The soaking tub, ceiling showers, and chosen finishes make the bathroom intimate and transport the couple to one of their trips to Asia.
The triangular pool is another highlight, diverging from the linearity of the project and designed to integrate with the sloping topography. Its infinity edge provides a unique sensation of being suspended. Strategically positioned for the sunset, it becomes a point of connection with nature and an unparalleled leisure space.
