IF House by Martins Lucena Architects
Brazil
Photo © Maíra Acayaba
Photo © Maíra Acayaba
Photo © Maíra Acayaba
Photo © Maíra Acayaba
Photo © Maíra Acayaba
Photo © Maíra Acayaba
Image courtesy Martins Lucena Architects
Architects & Firms
Project size: 4,500 square feet
Program: This single-family house, its design inspired by the International Style, accommodates a young couple and their two children. The prompt was to create a residence that would promote a dialogue between the exterior and interior.
Location: Ponta Negra, Brazil
Solution: The house sits above grade, on a gentle slope. Windows are oriented to the east and south to optimize natural ventilation. The program is distributed throughout two levels. The first floor comprises a kitchen, dining room, guest suite, office, and living area. The upper floor accommodates three bedrooms and a library. An outdoor recreation area is located at the house’s rear.
Construction and materials: The structural system is reinforced concrete. All apertures have Ipê screens. The front façade features cement tiles.
Additional Information
Completion date: January 2018
Gross square footage: 4,500 square feet
CreditsArchitect: Martins Lucena Architects Julia Freire Avenue 1200, Office 808, Metropolitan Bulding, Expedicionários, João Pessoa, PB, Brazil | Postal Code: 58040-040 | +55 83 30218537
Personnel in architect's firm who should receive special credit: Márcio Lucena, Kleimer Martins, Tadeu de Brito, Tamáris Brasileiro, Deborah Barbosa, Kellington Dantas and Anna Beatriz Monteiro.
Architect of record: Márcio Lucena and Kleimer Martins
Associate architect(s): Kellington Dantas
Interior designer: Márcio Lucena and Kleimer Martins
Engineers: Aurélio Marcolino
General contractor: Ademi Costa
Photographer: Maíra Acayaba
Consultants: Lighting: Stiluz |
SpecificationsStructural System Reinforced concrete. Exterior Cladding Masonry: Cerâmica Salema Rainscreen: Ibratin Wood: Oficina da Madeira Other cladding unique to this project: Cement tiles by Metro Materiais Roofing Other: Concrete waterproof slab Windows Wood frame: Wood windows frames by Oficina da Madeira Doors Entrances: Ipê wood entrance door by Oficina da Madeira Metal doors: Aluminum door frames by Estrutural Wood doors: Oficina da Madeira Sliding doors: Estrutural Interior Finishes Paints and stains: Coral Special surfacing: Porcelain tiles by Portobello Floor and wall tile: Portobello Furnishings Office furniture: Arauco Chairs: Saccaro Tables: Saccaro Other furniture: Arauco Lighting Interior ambient lighting: Stiluz Exterior: Stiluz Dimming system or other lighting controls: HW Home Automation |
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