Situated in São Paulo, Brazil, the Planalto House was designed for a young couple with 2 children by Fc Studio. Two large perpendiculars volumes mark the territory and categorize the uses and functions of other areas of the land. The metal beams on the edge of the volume parallel to the street, reinforce the idea of independence between the volumes and reveal the structural functioning of the house.
The residence has a mixed structure of pillars and metal “I” beams and massive slabs of concrete with 20 cm thickness.The main access platform, located under the front overhang on the main floor, provides access to the corridor 1.80 m wide running through the house, connecting various environments. A garden-terrace covers the main floor block of the garage and recreation area. It can be accessed by the stairs at the recreation area.It is a space of multiple functions.The characteristics of the materials used in this residence as chromaticism, texture and transparency were carefully chosen because of the intentions pursued in each space.
While the transparency integrates, the concrete do the opposite. The concrete walls divide the space, while the large sliding glass doors bring the landscape into the house.The materials are sincere. The concrete, glass, wood and steel are shown in its essence, without intermediaries.
