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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.

Casa Tulum: Where Nature and Architecture Intersect

Casa Tulum: Where Nature and Architecture Intersect

Casa Tulum, located in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico, designed by Zozaya Arquitectos in 2018, is a residence that blends in with the natural landscape of the area. Configured from three bungalow-like volumes, the project offers a play of voids between them, creating patios, terraces, and gardens all interconnected by walkways and staircases, leading to the main pool. Constructed with regional materials and a warm color palette, the house respects the local environment while creating an inviting atmosphere.