FR Residence
Type
Residencial
Year
2021
Area
2,475 sq ft (230 m²)
Location
São Francisco Xavier, SP - Brazil
A residence designed to bring together architecture, natural materials, and the landscape of the Mantiqueira Mountains.
Deployed on a small farm in São Francisco Xavier, the FR Residence was born from the complete transformation of an existing building. From the original house, the roof and its round eucalyptus structure were preserved, elements that served as the starting point for a new architecture. The layout was entirely reorganized and materials such as wood and stone were incorporated into the project to preserve the character of the construction and establish a natural relationship with the surrounding landscape.
Because it was a retrofit, close monitoring of the execution was a fundamental part of the process. Vento was present from the project development to the completion of the construction, with technical visits and decisions made directly on site facing the conditions found during the renovation.
This proximity made it possible to preserve the essential elements of the original construction and, at the same time, transform it into a contemporary residence, where architecture, natural materials, and landscape complement each other.
In the main residence, two suites were created with large glass surfaces that bring the indoor environments closer to nature. In the bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling glass panes frame the view of the natural stone retaining walls, turning the landscape into part of the experience of the spaces. Complementing the house, a new construction houses the private spa, with a bedroom, pantry, bathroom, jacuzzi area, fireplace, and a sauna visually open to the Serra da Mantiqueira.
