LCB House

Located in the countryside of São Paulo, the LCB House has a privileged location. On one side, a dense forest borders the back of the lot. On the other, a vast golf course stretches as far as the eye can see. Incorporating the Japanese concept of engawa [縁側], the house was designed in this in-betweeness, blurring the boundaries between inside and outside.

When arriving at the residence through the main entrance it is possible to notice a shift in the precise lines, so characteristic of our projects. A delicate curve on the roof welcomes the visitor and marks the transition between the volumes, softening their angles and opening them up to the view.

An internal garden, bathed in sunlight, offers an invitation to impermanence.

Originally on a slope, the terrain was leveled at the highest point, allowing us to create a house that appears to be single-story, despite its two floors.

Turning right, it is possible to access the social area, comprising living room, dining room, and a cantilevered gourmet balcony that opens to the surrounding view.

A long bookshelf runs along the space. It functions not only as decoration, but also as a screen that divides the room from the staircase (which gives access to the lower floor), while preserving the views to the forest.

The clients requested a house that was light in colors, so we chose to use white lining on the ceiling and granite on the floors. Outside, an infinity pool meets the horizon, framed in the view.

Going back towards the intimate area, it is possible to notice another curve, in the transition between volumes. Proposed by the clients, the curved eaves were carefully designed and intentionally located to make the house more fluid.

Large glass panels cover the internal facade, allowing natural light in throughout the day. From this point, it is possible to access the family room and the only suite located on this floor – which allowed the ground floor to be as transparent as possible.

Mashrabiya metal panels function as protection from solar incidence and help with privacy in the master bedroom.

Next to the garden, a long wooden block houses a garage, kitchen, bathroom and a second family room.

On the lower floor, accessed by the staircase behind the living room bookshelf, are the guest suites, gym, wine cellar and service area.

In yet another challenge, the residence was designed in a concrete structure, calculated to achieve the same dimensions as a metal structure would. The eaves, on the other hand, are the only elements in a metal structure, which allowed them to remain long and slender.