Capriccio House by Vitor Dias Arquitetura
Capriccio House is a three-story family house in Louveira, Brazil, designed by Vitor Dias Arquitetura with a gently sloped roof anchoring its street presence. Inside, open-plan social levels flow toward a pool terrace and a wide forest view, shaping a contemporary home for a young family that loves to gather. Wood ceilings, Minas stone surfaces, and generous glazing lend warmth and clarity to the daily rhythm of this hillside residence.
From the street, a long white stair climbs the sloped lot as the low-slung roof cuts a sharp diagonal against the sky. Inside, daylight pours across pale floors and wood ceilings, pulling views from the treetops in front to the pool terrace behind in a single, continuous sweep.
Capriccio House is a three-story house in Louveira, Brazil, planned for a family of four soon welcoming a fifth member. Vitor Dias Arquitetura organizes the home around open social levels that connect the forest, the pool, and everyday family routines. Program drives every move here, from the welcoming roofline to the transparent living rooms that keep children, guests, and hosts in easy visual contact.
Shaping The Roofline
The project begins with a simple brief: it needed a roof that felt like home yet read as contemporary from the street. A low-slope volume now stretches across the façade, softening its profile while throwing a protective brow over the upper glass band and the recessed garage below. That single gesture sets up the house’s layered section, stacking three levels on the 7-meter incline and framing the external stair that leads visitors up to the main social floor.
Living With The Forest
On the primary level, a broad living room lines up with a wall of glass facing the forest in front of the property. The glazing reads almost like a cinematic screen, catching foliage and shifting daylight while the pale Minas stone wall and warm wood ceiling keep the interior grounded. A long sectional sofa wraps the corner, directing sightlines outward so everyday conversations share the same view as weekend gatherings. The forest becomes part of the family’s backdrop, always present yet comfortably at a distance.
Family Rooms In Sequence
Social rooms unfold in a clear sequence from lounge to kitchen to terrace, with only level changes and material shifts to define each zone. A floating staircase with slim treads and glass guardrail rises beside the living area, visually light enough that it keeps contact between adults on the main floor and children moving up or down. The kitchen centers on a monolithic island in pale stone, fronted by bar stools for casual meals and late-night conversations. Beyond, a dining area and secondary bar extend toward the pool, allowing the family to host large groups without losing the sense of a single continuous room.
Opening To The Pool Terrace
Toward the rear, sliding glass panels stack away to erase the boundary between interior floor and pool deck. The same light flooring carries outward, so guests drift from kitchen counter to dining table to lounge chairs in one easy loop. A stone-clad outdoor grill anchors this edge, turning the terrace into a working extension of the indoor kitchen during parties. From the living room, parents can still watch children in the water, a line of sight that makes daily life and larger gatherings equally relaxed.
Materials For Everyday Use
Throughout the house, the palette stays consistent: wood ceilings, white Minas stone, light floors, and black-framed openings. This repetition calms busy family routines and lets furniture, plants, and personal objects bring color and texture. Sofas and chairs lean soft and generous rather than sculptural, clearly chosen for long conversations and shared movie nights. Built-in storage around the kitchen and bar keeps surfaces clear, allowing the social heart of the home to stay ready for both weeknight dinners and large weekend gatherings.
As the day ends, the roofline reads as a quiet horizon over the lit interiors and the glow of the pool. Families return up the exterior stair or through the garage, moving easily into rooms that stay visually linked yet comfortably defined. Capriccio House stands as a practical stage for a growing family’s rituals, tuned to the slope, the trees, and the easy flow between water and living room.
Photography courtesy of Vitor Dias Arquitetura
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