AMS House

Carefully implemented on a sloping plot of land, the AMS House was built on the highest point of the lot, where the native forest serves as a backdrop and reference for the design of the house. Three blocks make up the architectural ensemble – with the social volume in the central position – connected by covered walkways. The strategy of volumetric fragmentation not only responds to the uneven terrain but also reinforces the intention of occupying the land.

The clients’ desire for a sustainable home guided the choice of two materials: laminated wood and rammed earth. The wood is used in pillars and ceilings, always in a light color, with natural finishes. Rammed earth was used in large walls facing the street, providing privacy and thermal stability. The tone of the earth was carefully defined after several tests, to ensure chromatic harmony with the wood.

The rammed earth technique (or taipa de pilão) is ancestral and dates back to ancient construction practices, having been traditionally used in several cultures, including colonial times in Brazil. It is a process in which moist earth is compacted in wooden forms, creating monolithic walls with high thermal inertia and expressive tectonic presence. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, its use rescues vernacular knowledge and reinforces the project’s commitment to more sustainable and conscious practices.

A hierarchy was established between the blocks by the roof of the central volume – higher and with generous eaves – which houses the social area of ​​the residence. This volume contains the living room, dining room and an open kitchen, which are integrated and open to the outside through large glass panels.

A laminated wood ceiling runs the entire length of the roof, marking its structure and leading the eye to the surroundings. The travertine floors and copper light fixtures reinforce the cohesion of the material palette.

In terms of decoration, the green sofa in the family room was the initial piece that guided the rest of the choices. Based on this tone, the striped Ralph Lauren fabric used on the chairs at the game table was chosen. This palette was then developed throughout the rest of the house, from the rugs and fabrics in the living room to the stools in the open kitchen. Signed Brazilian furniture, by designers such as Sergio Rodrigues, Jacqueline Terpins and Claudia Moreira Salles, make up the aesthetics of the residence, where no piece seeks to overshadow the other, forming a delicate and balanced chromatic ecosystem.

On the sides where the rammed earth predominates, skylights were strategically positioned to bathe the walls in natural light throughout the day, revealing distinct nuances and textures.

The bedrooms, located at the extremities of the house, have natural wood enclosures and open onto the landscape, preserving privacy and ensuring thermal comfort.

The pool, which runs through the garden in an organic shape, was designed to resemble a natural lake, with soft contours and an irregular stone border. Its lower position in relation to the house establishes a delicate separation between the social area and the leisure area, without breaking the continuity of the view.