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Combining local nature and culture, this hillside home is an homage to Brazilian design

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Combining local nature and culture, this hillside home is an homage to Brazilian design
  1. Studio MK27's Canopy House celebrates nature and the diversity of Brazilian culture through its design and location. - Fernando Guerra
  2. Set on a steep hillside in Guarujá, a coastal city near São Paulo, the 785 sq-m project by Studio MK27 faced unique design and construction challenges. - Fernando Guerra
  3. Elevated on stilts, the structure appears to float above the ground. - Fernando Guerra
  4. Inside, the home highlights the breadth of Brazilian design culture by combining the work of contemporary locals with traditional craftsmanship. - Fernando Guerra
  5. ‘The project exudes an air of exclusivity and refinement,’ said jury member Matteo Ferrari. ‘The solutions are simple but not banal.’ - Fernando Guerra
  6. An exterior walkway connects the main entrance to the bedrooms via a spiral staircase, creating an immersive experience that exposes residents to the natural elements of the jungle. - Fernando Guerra
  7. ‘This design is a tour de force,’ said jury member Wayne Turett, founder and principal of The Turett Collaborative. - Fernando Guerra
  8. ‘I love the use of materials, form treatment and the way the entire project seems to blend with nature,’ said jury member Harkaran Singh Boparai, Space 5 founder and principal architect. - Fernando Guerra
  9. Turett also commended the space planning and furnishings, while architect Matteo Ferrari appreciated the integration of local culture into the design. - Fernando Guerra
  10. The site was carefully cleared to preserve as much vegetation as possible, minimizing environmental impact while immersing residents in the natural landscape. - Fernando Guerra
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  1. Studio MK27's Canopy House celebrates nature and the diversity of Brazilian culture through its design and location. - Fernando Guerra
  2. Set on a steep hillside in Guarujá, a coastal city near São Paulo, the 785 sq-m project by Studio MK27 faced unique design and construction challenges. - Fernando Guerra
  3. Elevated on stilts, the structure appears to float above the ground. - Fernando Guerra
  4. Inside, the home highlights the breadth of Brazilian design culture by combining the work of contemporary locals with traditional craftsmanship. - Fernando Guerra
  5. ‘The project exudes an air of exclusivity and refinement,’ said jury member Matteo Ferrari. ‘The solutions are simple but not banal.’ - Fernando Guerra
  6. An exterior walkway connects the main entrance to the bedrooms via a spiral staircase, creating an immersive experience that exposes residents to the natural elements of the jungle. - Fernando Guerra
  7. ‘This design is a tour de force,’ said jury member Wayne Turett, founder and principal of The Turett Collaborative. - Fernando Guerra
  8. ‘I love the use of materials, form treatment and the way the entire project seems to blend with nature,’ said jury member Harkaran Singh Boparai, Space 5 founder and principal architect. - Fernando Guerra
  9. Turett also commended the space planning and furnishings, while architect Matteo Ferrari appreciated the integration of local culture into the design. - Fernando Guerra
  10. The site was carefully cleared to preserve as much vegetation as possible, minimizing environmental impact while immersing residents in the natural landscape. - Fernando Guerra
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Location
Map pointer Guarujá, SP, Brazil
Design
Studio MK27
Floor Area
785 sq-m

Studio MK27's Canopy House celebrates nature and the diversity of Brazilian culture through its design and location, earning it the title of FRAME A

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