Tropical Shed turns an archaeology office in Manaus, Brazil, into a working landscape shaped by shade, breezes, and dense planting. TROOST + PESSOA Architects organize the project around porticos, brick walls, and openings that pull light through the lot while keeping the interior airier than the street outside.
Casa Cajuí sits on a lush slope in Manaus, Brazil, where TROOST + PESSOA Architects read the forest and climate before drawing a single line. The house stretches out above the ground, using terraces, elevated volumes, and porous envelopes to keep air and light in constant motion. What results is a home that stays close to the Amazonian landscape while holding onto a clear architectural order.