Cidade Jardim Residence by Perkins+Will
Situated in São Paulo, Brazil, Cidade Jardim Residence is a beautiful single-family house designed in 2018 by Perkins+Will.
About Cidade Jardim Residence
Embracing Biophilia: The Cidade Jardim Residence
The concept of biophilia highlights the essential role of nature in enhancing well-being and life quality. In São Paulo, the Perkins+Will team crafted the Cidade Jardim Residence, a masterpiece that melds nature with architecture for an optimal balance.
Design Meets Nature
Perched on a 1200m² (approximately 12,917 sq ft) plot with significant slope, the residence employs techniques akin to those in country homes, ensuring tranquility amidst São Paulo’s bustling environment. The seamless integration of the house’s distinct volumes with its expansive garden stands as the cornerstone of this design philosophy.
At ground level, the first volume unites communal areas—living room, kitchen, barbecue zone, pool, and the garden. Above, the second volume shelters private spaces, including bedrooms and suites.
A Harmonious Facade
Facing east, the second level greets the morning sun, a key element for residents’ well-being. The facade, adorned with wood panels, offers flexibility; they can open to merge with nature or close for privacy. This adaptability was crucial in defining the project’s character.
Privacy also guided the layout of the ground floor. Access for cars and guests is discreetly situated in the basement, linking directly to the street. This design, elevating the ground floor nine feet above street level, buffers against noise, pollution, and the need for imposing security walls.
A Welcoming Entrance
Upon entering, visitors ascend a staircase to the main ground floor entrance, where they encounter the guest reception and another stairway to the private areas. This staircase, a design highlight, blends a metal structure with wooden steps against a concrete hollow brick wall, bathing the space in natural light.
Materials like wood, slatted concrete, plaster, and soapstone craft a warm, inviting atmosphere that retains a sophisticated aesthetic. Gil Fialho’s landscaping vision introduces lush, local vegetation, embodying the residence’s ethos: an urban home with the soul of the countryside.
Photography by Daniel Ducci
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