PD House

Located in the outskirts of São Paulo, the PD House was conceived from the idea of ​​retreat, finding its main core of spatial organization and contemplation in its central courtyard.

A porte-cochère integrated into the roof design welcomes the visitor. Upon passing through the glass entrance door, the entire axis of the house can be observed, reinforcing the clarity of the design.

Developed as a one-story house, the residence is structured around an internal courtyard. Inspired by the Japanese concept of engawa, it creates a space that is both interior and exterior. Circulations surround the central garden and connect the different core areas of the program: to the right are the kitchen and service areas; to the left, the private wing with the suites; beyond the courtyard, the social area with living room, dining room, and gourmet veranda.

The living room, with its higher ceiling, opens in two directions: towards the internal patio and towards the garden with a swimming pool, reinforcing the spatial fluidity and taking advantage of the best solar orientation. The gourmet veranda, facing directly onto the water, invites outdoor socializing.

The circulation of the bedrooms, which open onto the central garden, takes place at a slightly lower level, protected by brise-soleils. The roof, detached from the main volumes, creates lightness and highlights the eaves, which function as a transition between the building and the gardens.

The perimeter of the house is fully landscaped, acting as a natural buffer between the architecture and the terrain. The mixed structure, with a metal roof and concrete cladding, allowed for precise construction and quick execution. The result is a quiet house, where patio, gardens and interiors coexist in balance in a space deeply turned inward.