Architect: Luiz Eduardo Indio da Costa
Location: Pedro do Rio, Petrópolis, Brazil
Photography: Mario Grisolli
This Brazilian house stands on a mountainside and has just one large floor, which covers 4,305 sq. ft. (400 m2). It is a second home and was designed from an existing steel frame at the meeting point of indoor and outdoor spaces, evoking lightness, openness, and warmth. The house is L-shaped and goes around part of the garden and pool. The architectural structure mixes strong and hard-wearing materials with the ethereal consistency of the glass.
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An arbor that changes the extension of the roof is ideal for creating indoor-outdoor spaces. In this case, it is a mobile platform.
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It can be a good idea to lay wooden decking on terraces to prevent reflected sunlight bouncing up and bothering your eyes, especially when it is at its brightest.
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If you live in an area without too much pollution, you can put a telescope on the terrace and enjoy a starry sky.
