Brise House

Residential House by Gisele Taranto Arquitetura

For the interior design, the project was born from the need of having wide living areas connected to the leisure area, so the clients could host parties and gatherings. Another request from the client was to provide the highest amount of external area with sun, minimizing the incidence of shadows in the swimming pool, which in the end, had great influence in the final look of the architecture itself.

The materials used were always defined having in mind that architecture is not for seasons and that the rooms should be as lit up as possible. Therefore, the travertine marble was chosen for the living floor, swimming pool courtyard and toilets; wood for the private areas and pasinato floor for the external areas. Shutters are in fiberglass, windows in white aluminum, canopy and doors in aluminum coated with corten steel paint; doors and panels in freijo wood; and swimming pool in Batu Hijau.

The 1245 sq meters house, in a 1160 sq meters site's area.

The house was originally composed by two separate buildings. Only one main block was created, with living area on the ground floor, private areas on the second floor, all directed to the interior courtyard, where the swimming pool and a living room were located. There was also a huge concern in keeping the original features of the house, like the stairs, for example, that had its original structure kept and was updated to contemporaneity through the materials and the new rail made of iron.

The project had a total duration of one year, and is located in Rio de Janeiro.

The site and the client are always prompting a unique design. The materials, techniques, aesthetics and dimensions are thought to fulfill one client specific needs, inside one specific environment. Frequent visits to art fairs builds reference for colors, textures, volumes and concepts for the projects. While the nonstop architecture research maintains the projects in a contemporary standard in a global scale, yet not leaving behind the particularities of each site, client and project.

Since it was a renovation, some surprises were found in the process, like unleveled slabs and low beams. In order not to lose height, we took advantage of the existing beams and new ones were created, highlighted by a special lighting design, what made possible a comfortable integration of the living spaces.

This project consists in a renovation of a house located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Set on a lively area, the noise control was one of the challenges, which in the end, had influence in the final look of the architecture itself. Movable shutters were integrated to the main facade, working as noise filters, but at the same time letting natural light into the space. The decoration focused on quality and elegance, rather than trends or styles. Almost all of the furniture used is signed by Brazilian and Italian designers.

Image Credits: MCA Estudio

Awards and Accolades: This Design was awarded Silver in A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award in 2015. Silver A' Design Award: Rewarded to top-of-the-line, creative, and professionally remarkable designs that illustrate outstanding expertise and innovation. These designs, admired for their strong technical characteristics and splendid artistic skill, showcase a remarkable level of excellence and introduce positive feelings, amazement, and wonder.