House of Courtyards / Felipe Hess Arquitetos

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The single-story construction develops around a central landscaped courtyard, and the main volume gently touches the existing rocks on the property. At the back, the bedrooms, protected by wooden shades, open to the rear courtyard, prioritizing privacy.The slope of the lot, which extends from the main access road to the perimeter limit, inspired a discreet layout, integrating the construction into the natural landscape. To achieve this, the residence was partially buried, blurring the boundary between indoors and outdoors, so that the landscaping becomes an extension of the horizon.Text description provided by the architects.Located in a residential condominium in the interior of São Paulo, the design for this weekend residence takes advantage of the natural characteristics of the land: a steep slope and large rocks.