Paraty House by Marcio Kogan Architects

Marcio Kogan Architects have designed the Paraty House, located in Paraty, Brazi. It is a concrete and stone masterpiece with wooden accents and an open-to-nature floor plan. It’s prime feature is the beach below and the nature above, moreso than the interior of the house itself. The same entrance stairs also lead to the upper volume that houses the bedrooms. In the front part of the house, retractile panels of eucalyptus sticks protect the bedrooms from the sun. The areas that face the mountain have small internal patios with zenithal lighting, and use exposed reinforced concrete, which grants a striking texture to the walls.

The residents arrive by boat. After stepping out onto the sand a metallic bridge positioned over a crystal-lined reflecting pool leads to a set of stairs connecting to the lower volume. This volume contains the living room, kitchen and service area. The continual internal area has a 27m span and huge glass windows to take advantage of the view of the sea.

Walk down a stone staircase on the home’s basement level and step directly into a cool blue pool that wraps around to the rear patio. The patio itself is of a slatted wood design that stretches the length of the house, providing plenty of space for lounging, entertaining and relaxing.

Above, a lush living space includes modern furniture with natural wooden accents, soft carpeting and an almost invisible wall that separates the home from the sea below. Atop this terraced house is a garden, an observation deck and a collection of sculptures to share with the home’s guests. After just a brief glance, it is clear that this home is architecturally priceless.

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