Tile roofs are usually multi-pitched and covered in tiles, which make them different from flat and circular shaped roofs. The “pitch” of the roof is directly related to the wind and tile type, it must be able to drain rainwater and shelter the interior of the house.
Usually composed of different structural elements traditionally made of wood, in Brazilian architecture tiles roof have been widely present since the beginning of Portuguese colonization and it is one of the main features of colonial architecture. Being efficient both in terms of cost and material, it became very popular and it is the most common type of roof used in housing until today. Below, we’ve gathered some contemporary Brazilian houses that feature tile roofs.
Campos Gerais Farm / Tavares Duayer Arquitetura
Terraço House / David Guerra
Mororó House / Studio MK27 - Marcio Kogan + Maria Cristina Motta
House at Condomínio Vila Real de Itu / Gebara Conde Sinisgalli Arquitetos
Flamengo House / Gebara Conde Sinisgalli Arquitetos
Mountain House / Sabella Arquitetura
FVB House / Claudia Haguiara Arquitetura
Guesthouse Paraty / CRU! Architects
Casa Refuge / Galeria Arquitetos
São Francisco Xavier House / RAP Arquitetura e Interiores
The Brazilian House - Six 1 Eight 8 / Debaixo do Bloco Arquitetura
CR House / Obra arquitetos
Sumaré House / Felipe Hess
Sagarana House / Rocco Arquitetos
Country House in Macacos / Ana Cristina Faria + Maria Flávia Melo
Nascente Farm / Gisele Taranto Arquitetura
