Immersing in the Tropical Landscape | Laranjeiras House
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Laranjeiras House, located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, is a weekend residence designed to harmoniously integrate with the Atlantic Forest. Featuring a minimalist design, the house showcases simple geometric volumes, large openings that allow natural light and cross ventilation, and an organic walkway clad in biriba wood that connects the two building blocks. Materials such as dry pink concrete, natural wood, and stone strengthen the connection with the tropical environment. Situated in a high-end gated community, the residence offers comfort, exclusivity, and proximity to paradisiacal beaches.
Credits:
Architects: mf+arquitetos
Photography: Fernando Guerra | FG+SG
Location: Paraty, Brazil
Area: 958 m²
Year: 2024
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Laranjera's house was designed for a family seeking closeness to nature.
Surrounded by the Atlantic forest, the house stands out for its integration with the environment,
offering an immersive experience in the tropical landscape.
Its architectural design follows a minimalist approach, featuring simple geometric volumes.
The structure is organized into two distinct blocks,
one dedicated to the bedrooms and the other to the social and service areas.
The residence, with a built area of 800 square meters on a 1,073 square meter plot,
includes six suites.
Laranjera's house is located in the prestigious Condominio Laranjeras in Paraty,
known for its high-end residences and complete infrastructure,
including a marina, helipad, sports courts and 24-hour security.
The gated community comprises approximately 200 luxury homes
and is near the beaches of Trindade, Sono, Antigos and Ponta Negra.
Circulation between the blocks is facilitated by an organically shaped walkway clad in biriba wood,
a material that enhances the natural aesthetic and integration with the surroundings.
This pathway, in addition to being functional, provides a visual and sensory connection with
Large openings connect the interior spaces to the exterior,
promoting a fusion between indoors and outdoors,
allowing cross-ventilation and abundant natural light.
The materials were carefully selected to reinforce integration with the site.
The dry pink concrete, natural wood and stones harmonize seamlessly with the green of the forest.
The color palette and textures allow the house to subtly blend into the natural setting,
emphasizing an architecture that respects and values the environment.
Laranjera's house is more than just a shelter.
It is a space where time slows down, where simplicity becomes poetry
and where built and natural elements intertwine in a silent embrace.
Here, architecture dissolves into the landscape as if it has always been there,
waiting to welcome those who seek, above all, the peace of nature.