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Frequently used in residential design as an extension of the roof slab, eaves have shed their modest dimensions and traditional role of simply protecting outer walls from rain. Today, they are being reinvented to create new living spaces, such as verandas, which seem to reinterpret the historic alpendre bandeirista and extend the interiors, blurring the boundaries between inside and out.
Particularly in Brazilian architecture, eaves play a crucial role in casting shade, shielding the home's interior from intense solar radiation like an architectural parasol. With this in mind, and exploring the countless design possibilities of eaves in contemporary Brazilian houses, our team has compiled eleven examples to inspire your next projects. Discover them below!
Pasqua House / Studio MK27 - Marcio Kogan + Carolina Castroviejo + Elisa Friedmann
