C House / Studio Arthur Casas

C House / Studio Arthur Casas - Interior PhotographyC House / Studio Arthur Casas - Interior PhotographyC House / Studio Arthur Casas - Exterior Photography, Garden, CourtyardC House / Studio Arthur Casas - Interior Photography, Dining room, Table, Chair, WindowsC House / Studio Arthur Casas - More Images+ 24

  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  425
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2013
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  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Valcucine, Aricanduva Caixilhos, Arthur Decor, Asia Pedras, Deca, Dinaflex, FireOrb, Ibratin, Lumini, Mekal, Mont Blanc, Ornare, Pagliotto, Parquet SP, Pica Pau, Snaldi
  • Lead Architect: Arthur Casas
  • Design Team: Regiane Khristian, Marina Werfel, Eduardo Mikowski, Marília Pelegrini, Beatriz Almeida, Carolina Carrieri
  • Construction: Lock Engenharia
  • Landscape: Gil Fialho
  • Lighting: Studio Arthur Casas
  • Structure: Edatec
  • Facilities : Grau
  • Frame: Dinaflex
  • Automation: Ebuilding
  • Plot Area: 421,75 m²
  • Development: 2009 - 2013
  • City: São Paulo
  • Country: Brazil
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C House / Studio Arthur Casas - Exterior Photography, Facade, Concrete
© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

Text description provided by the architects. C House is located in the central part of São Paulo, in one of the rare neighborhoods where it is forbidden to build high rises. The plot is narrow and deep, which renders the task of making a project with open-air spaces and gardens more difficult. Retreats are short and, in order to meet the client’s demands for a house where he could feel nature, we had to rethink the distribution of the program.

C House / Studio Arthur Casas - Interior Photography
© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG
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Ground Floor Plan
C House / Studio Arthur Casas - Interior Photography, Dining room
© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

All service areas where displaced to the basement, thus liberating space for common areas in the ground floor. The sidewalls were covered with stone and a linear garden blurs visual limits, creating depth. The feeling of being outside in the common areas is enhanced by large structural spans and sliding glass doors. Living room, dining room and kitchen are continuous, receiving natural illumination from the garden and the zenithal opening along the side wall.

C House / Studio Arthur Casas - Interior Photography
© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

Stairs are made of floating wooden steps suspended by steel cables above the entrance corridor, in a straight line connecting all three floors. In the first floor, there are three bedrooms and a home theater. Panels made of wood laths offer visual protection from nearby houses, preserving natural light and ventilation.

C House / Studio Arthur Casas - Interior Photography, Wood, Glass
© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG
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C House / Studio Arthur Casas - Interior Photography
© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG
C House / Studio Arthur Casas - Interior Photography, Bathroom, Sink
© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

What makes this house exceptional is its rooftop. Located next to tree canopies, it is covered by a garden with areas for resting and leisure, with an interesting view of São Paulo’s skyline. An oasis amidst urban chaos, the garden has a water basin and creates a generous atmosphere for the family with a landscape design that preserves privacy. The fifth facade becomes a small plaza floating in the city.

C House / Studio Arthur Casas - Exterior Photography, Garden, Courtyard
© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

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Cite: "C House / Studio Arthur Casas" [Casa C / Studio Arthur Casas] 20 Jan 2022. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/953658/c-house-studio-arthur-casas> ISSN 0719-8884

© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

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