Villas House by Taguá Arquitetura e Design
Villas House sits in Itu, SP, Brazil, a compact house by Taguá Arquitetura e Design that turns a constrained plot into an open, social plan. Two rectilinear wings trace the site edges while a bright, breezy core choreographs daily life and weekend gatherings. The result reads crisp and contemporary without fuss, connecting to sunset views and a slender pool that stretches along the back edge.
A slatted panel door swings wide and the view runs straight through to water and horizon. Afternoon light washes the floors as a thin roof edge hovers above the room.
This is a compact house in Itu, SP, Brazil, planned by Taguá Arquitetura e Design as two bars with a generous void between. The throughline is the plan: parallel volumes pull to the setbacks, freeing a central band for arrival, living, and a back-of-lot perch for the sunset.
Split Volumes, Clear Bands
The south bar contracts to meet local limits and holds the service rooms with quiet discretion. Opposite, a larger north bar gathers the intimate wing, oriented to light and privacy while bracketed by the site’s curve. Between them, a central sequence unfolds from garage forecourt to social core to a west terrace, a simple diagram that keeps circulation legible. It’s an efficient move that makes the plot work hard.
Central Void, Social Life
The middle band acts as the house’s heart, with living, dining, and a gourmet area aligned for long views. Large glass doors pocket aside to link rooms with terrace and pool, turning daily routines into one connected field. Guests move easily from entry to table to deck, with sightlines held by the water’s edge and the green beyond. The plan stays open but not aimless.
Roofs Draw Light
Metallic covers cap each central zone, each doing a different job. Over the social room, a butterfly roof lifts its edges and sends soft, indirect light down into the interior, keeping glare in check while airing the volume. The thin eaves read as if floating and sharpen the silhouette against the sky. Underneath, wood lining in cumaru and peroba warms the ceiling and adds grain to the acoustics.
Material Warmth Within
Walls inside wear measured wood paneling that tempers echo and gives the rooms a calm, tactile rhythm. A vertical garden rises beside the dining area, bringing living foliage into the everyday scene and cooling the air slightly on hot days. The big slatted entrance door works as both threshold and privacy screen, throwing neat shadows across the floor. Details feel direct, never fussy.
Edge to Landscape
At the back, the gourmet zone leans toward the view and sets the stage for long meals at golden hour. A lane-shaped pool runs the lot line to catch sun throughout the year; the adjacent deck doubles as a small lookout toward the green. That westward bias turns sunset into a daily event, not a special occasion. Everyday living extends outward with little effort.
Evening folds in and the butterfly roof’s underside glows softly. Air moves through the long plan, and the central band holds the house together with easy clarity. The diagram is simple, and it pays dividends.
Photography courtesy of Taguá Arquitetura e Design
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