Mirante do Horto House at São Paulo, Brazil by Flavio Castro Architects

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Mirante do Horto House at São Paulo, Brazil by Flavio Castro Architects.

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Location: Mirante do Horto Condominium – Horto Florestal – São Paulo – SP – Brazil
Architect: Flavio Castro
Construction: Flavio Castro, José Claudio Magalhaes
Foundation: pile excavated type
Structure: Reinforced concrete
Slabs: massive
Walls: masonry
Hot water: solar panels
Closings: aluminum and glass
Construction: 2010
Land area: 226m2
Built area: 300m2
Photos: Nelson Kon

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The house structure is made of reinforced concrete some parts were left exposed, giving the house its rough texture.
The house structure is made of reinforced concrete some parts were left exposed, giving the house its rough texture.
The garage is located underground, and the house is supported by two metal beams.
The garage is located underground, and the house is supported by two metal beams.
The metal beam supports the house underground and the garage with the closed door.
The metal beam supports the house underground and the garage with the closed door.
The living area designed with wooden furniture, blends well with the exposed concrete giving off a cozy atmosphere.
The living area designed with wooden furniture, blends well with the exposed concrete giving off a cozy atmosphere.
The living area is lit with pendant light during the night, and a skylight help illuminate the place during the day.
The living area is lit with pendant light during the night, and a skylight help illuminate the place during the day.
A retractable door in the living area has access to a small balcony on the facade.
A retractable door in the living area has access to a small balcony on the facade.
The dining area features an exhaust fan and skylight that let the light in during the day.
The dining area features an exhaust fan and skylight that let the light in during the day.
The kitchen features a kitchen peninsula with a granite countertop and an exhaust in the ceiling.
The kitchen features a kitchen peninsula with a granite countertop and an exhaust in the ceiling.
The exposed concrete staircase does not touch the walls of the house, so it appears to float.
The exposed concrete staircase does not touch the walls of the house, so it appears to float.
The house features an atrium that plays a major role in lighting up the place during the day.
The house features an atrium that plays a major role in lighting up the place during the day.
The hallway features wooden flooring that blends well with the white paint and artwork.
The hallway features wooden flooring that blends well with the white paint and artwork.
The house has a rooftop that showcases the view of the surroundings, perfect for relaxation.
The house has a rooftop that showcases the view of the surroundings, perfect for relaxation.
The outdoors is accessible through a glass door and metal steps.
The outdoors is accessible through a glass door and metal steps.

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The outdoors has an outdoor kitchen and is covered with a glass roof.
The outdoors has an outdoor kitchen and is covered with a glass roof.
The dining area can be seen outside through the glass walls, and a large concrete slab covers the bedroom for privacy.
The dining area can be seen outside through the glass walls, and a large concrete slab covers the bedroom for privacy.
Floor plan of the house.
Floor plan of the house.

The project Mirante do Horto House, São Paulo, SP, reaches the maximum utilization of the land to install a huge program uses. Therefore, the position of the architect was strategically punctuate the specific programs and vertical circulation, allowing the other venues all enjoying greater flexibility and visual range, all taking advantage of the structure and volume.

These, incidentally, were inspired by a container resting on bars, in order to excel in access and use of their immediate surroundings. Avoiding direct confrontation with the neighboring buildings, the openings of the house are quite rarefied and off the side walls, while being flexible in the front and rear facades.

The residency program distributed between this basement, two floors comprising the prismatic volume and over a roof garden. With 300 m² of built area, the plant was organized in a succession of horizontal free, allocating the living areas on the ground floor, the intimate on the second floor and the roof garden gazebo.

These blades 8×11 m, perforations occur in strategic places, allowing vertical circulation and the entry of zenithal light.  Aggregate materials applied as chromaticism, texture and transparency were chosen because of the intentions pursued in each space. The yellow color applied to the metal beams and other primary forms and colors, reaffirm the design intent.

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Jon Dykstra
Jon Dykstra

Jon practiced law before launching his online publishing career, bringing analytical rigor to everything he builds. Home Stratosphere combines that precision with a lifelong obsession with residential design — architecture, interiors, landscape, and furniture.

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