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arthur casas adapts speculative structure into wood-lined coastal house in brazil

designboom | architecture & design magazine·thomai tsimpou I designboom·2 months ago
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Arthur Casas Rethinks an existing frame in brazil   In Itajaí, Brazil , Arthur Casas transforms an unfinished speculative structure into Bravíssima House, a family home shaped by its steep, green site overlooking Praia Brava. The studio keeps most of the existing concrete frame and reworks it to fit the daily life of a couple with two children. The result feels less like a fixed object and more like something that settles into the slope, opening outward toward the sea while staying closely tied to the surrounding vegetation.   Wood runs throughout the project, from the facade to the ceilings and built-in elements, giving the interiors a warm, cohesive feel. A helical staircase becomes a key feature within this palette, connecting levels in a more sculptural way. Stone floors in limestone extend from inside to outside, softening the boundary between the two, while plastered walls and metal details add texture without overwhelming the spaces.…

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