This house in the Cacupé region, in Florianópolis, seems to float in space. The relationship between architecture and nature reaches its peak in the Pimont Arquitetura project, which emphasizes stunning views of the ocean. The suspended construction preserves the original profile of the 542 m² plot, leaving much of it open as a garden. It allows you to see the entire north bay of Santa Catarina Island, from the Ratones islands to the Hercílio Luz bridge, in the city center.
The project preserved the natural terrain as much as possible, with minimal occupation, say the architects. While the basement connects the house with the street, the ground floor functions as a large balcony. “We used organic geometry and the materiality of rustic concrete to interfere with the original topography of the land”, say the professionals. Taking advantage of the slightly suspended space to the ground floor, a continuous opening along the garage ceiling guarantees permanent natural ventilation.
Versatile, the social area can be covered and uncovered, closed and open. It allows you to contemplate the garden and also guarantees access to its different levels, through platforms, terraces, stairs and embankments. The architects decided to maintain the original topography and existing stones on the land to increase the feeling of integration between the built area and the garden. The expressive volume, built in wood, is the only closed area, housing a pair of suites.
A lounge suspended four meters above the ground is the soul of the house, with a large window opening onto the bay. The open plan allows the owner couple to enjoy the property without privacy restrictions. In this lounge, bedroom, living room and kitchen share a single space. The service areas – bathrooms, closet, laundry room, pantry – occupy the east side. They all have natural light and ventilation that comes from the north-facing sheds.
In addition to making maximum use of natural lighting, the project prioritizes the sustainable use of water and sunlight. On the roof, photovoltaic panels produce up to 80% of the electrical energy consumed in the house, shared with the grid through a bidirectional meter, while solar collectors supply the water heating system. The flat slab captures rainwater, which is filtered and stored in the underground cistern. There it is treated with ozone and used in various consumption points throughout the property.
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•Renata Salomão•
Real Estate Manager
RE/MAX Jardins
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