The position of this house has been meticulously planned not to disturb the surrounding nature, and to respect the strict construction footprint. The terrain with steep slopes amidst trees, posed a challenge during the design and construction process, access points, views and feasibility had to be carefully balanced.
The white prism is suspended by a sequence of stilts, so the house barely touches the ground. It is accessed by an exterior circulation that connects the main entrance directly to the bedrooms with a spiral staircase. The strategy leaves no indoor alternative for the connection of spaces, it is a radical experience of the weather, the winds, the smells and the light of the jungle.
Above the prism, an elevated platform that overlooks the canopies. A very light structure, inside the limits of the platform, covers the living area enclosed by sliding glass panels. The transition between inside and outside spaces is extremely subtle, creating a constant and intense feeling of immersion at the Atlantic Forest.
The interior design exclusively explores Brazilian culture, with the presence of national contemporary design, traditional craftsmanship and original work in every texture and object. Canopy house is a celebration of Brazil, its impressive nature combined with its infinite cultural diversity.
The cobogó, exclusively developed for this house, paints the interior with an unique drawing, casted by shadows that changes during the day. This effect adds a layer of texture, in the symphony of materials composed by the strawns present in the pendants by Israel Piaçava, in side tables and a whole wall; the diversity of fabrics embraced by the rugs, hammocks and armchairs, like Vivi by Sergio Rodrigues; the wood in its versatility appears in the sliding mashrabiya panels, the coffee table by Pedro Petry, and the sculpture by José Bezerra; and finally, the concrete performs the allegro finale, tying the whole composition together. https://mk27.com/on-the-trees/
Canopy House
Studio MK27
Gold
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Arthur Guimarães
Chief Executive Officer
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The project has an amazing relation...
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Mark Eric Magno
Principal
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Literally being one with nature. T...
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Jessica Adkins
Brand Experience Design Lead Europe
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Josse Popma
Partner
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Zizhao Li
Cofounder and Chief Designer
at DSC · Design
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Burton Baldridge
Founder
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Xuechen Chen
Architectural Designer
at X.C Studio
The project beautifully blends into...
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Serhii Makhno
Founder
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Mike McGirr
Managing Partner and Design Principal
at red design
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Pooja Shah-Mulani
Partner and Design Director
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Suvi Saloniemi
Head of Exhibitions
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Anna Gitelman
Associate Professor
at Suffolk University
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Wenqing Zhou
Founder
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Katie Mitchell
Managing Director
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Harkaran Singh Boparai
Founder
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Yan Zhang
Cofounder
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Jianan Shan
Cofounder
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Wayne Turett
Founder and Principal
at The Turett Collaborative : Architecture and Interior Design
This design is a tour de force. It...
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Matteo Ferrari
Founder
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The project exudes an air of exclus...
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Harkaran Singh Boparai
Founder
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This is beautifully natural and eco...
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Gerrit Vos
Founder and Creative Director
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Rabih Hage
Founder
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