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SM House: Where São Paulo’s Rainforest Meets Modern Design

SM House: Where São Paulo’s Rainforest Meets Modern Design

In the heart of Guarujá, Brazil, Jacobsen Arquitetura masterfully melded elementary design with pioneering wood housing techniques for the SM House in 2014.

Poised on São Paulo’s northeast shore, the two-story house emerges as a tranquil haven, cocooned amidst the lush Atlantic Rainforest. Here, expansive verandas and sweeping eaves foster a sublime marriage between indoor comfort and the untamed outdoors.

Magnolia House: A Revolutionary Architectural Vision by Caá Porá Arquitectura

Magnolia House: A Revolutionary Architectural Vision by Caá Porá Arquitectura

Immerse yourself in the transformative vision of Caá Porá Arquitectura with the Magnolia House, nestled in the lush suburbia of Puembo, Ecuador. This remarkable single-story house breaks the norms of conventional architecture, evolving into a living entity that understands and adapts to family dynamics.

Radiating a profound interaction with its natural environment, the house boasts 350m2 (approximately 3,767 square feet) of space cleverly partitioned into five independent volumes. With an architecture that embraces the subtle play of light, privacy, and seamless outdoor connectivity, the Magnolia House effortlessly embodies modern family needs, offering an engaging blend of personal and shared spaces.