A garage for luxury cars and a hidden playhouse for a child share the steep terrain of this residence in Itaipava, Rio de Janeiro. Elevated on pillars, the glass and aluminum structure overlooks the mountains, while the lower volume blends into the landscape with a green roof, natural stone, and wood finishes.
Credits:
Architects: Miguel Pinto Guimarães Arquitetos Associados
Location: Itaipava, Brazil
Area: 570 m²
Year: 2013
Photography: Andre Nazareth, Leonardo Finotti
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