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LAB House

Studio Arthur Casas

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View of the LAB House integrated with pool area and ocean view at the background - Fernando Guerra
Dining room integrated with living and terrace - Fernando Guerra
Front view of the LAB House amidst the Atlantic forest. - Fernando Guerra
View of the LAB House integrated with pool area and ocean view at the background - Fernando Guerra

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JURY VOTES
House
5.33
6.51
6.42
5.04
5.82
Michela Falcone
Michela Falcone Architect / Educator at Experimental Architecture / BNU University
5
7
7
6
6.25
Qi Wei
Qi Wei Member, Urban Renewal Professional Committee, Vanke Shanghai Area at Vanke Group
5
6
6
5
5.5
Massimiliano Tosetto
Massimiliano Tosetto Managing Director at Lodes
5.5
6.5
7
5.5
6.13
Amber Feijen
Amber Feijen Spatial and Concept Designer at 5AM
5
6
6
5
5.5
Mao Hua
Mao Hua Founder at EK Design
5
6
5
5
5.25
Thijn de Ruijter
Thijn de Ruijter Founder and Executive Partner at Karin Lauwers Agencies
6.52
6.52
6.38
5
6.11
Melissa Amarelo
Melissa Amarelo Cofounder and Creative Director at Toi Toi Toi Creative Studio
5
7
6
5
5.75
Karen El Asmar
Karen El Asmar Architect & Interaction Designer at Tech
6
6
7
5
6
Bernhard Kurz
Bernhard Kurz Founder at IFUB*
5
7
6
3
5.25
Claudia Mazzucato
Claudia Mazzucato Associate Designer and Architect at THDP
5.88
6.45
6.6
5.24
6.04
Simal Yesiltepe
Simal Yesiltepe Founder and Creative Director at Simal Yes Studio
5
7
7
5
6
Bob Chen
Bob Chen Founder at Bob Chen Design Office
6.03
6.21
6.3
5.86
6.1
Astin le Clercq
Astin le Clercq Cofounder and Design Director at Modem
5
6
6
4
5.25
Lisa Torreggiani
Lisa Torreggiani Partner at Monkeydu
5
7
7
6
6.25
Sophie van Winden
Sophie van Winden Director at Owl Design
5
7
7
5
6
Floor area
947 ㎡
Completion
2022
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Conceived on a plot of land with sea view in the middle of the Atlantic Forest, this residence was planned so that it would seem to glide over the vegetation, positioning itself as a wide observatory of the ocean. 

To execute this idea, metal fins covered in wood were used, 4 meters high and supported by an "L" shaped metal structure, fixed to the concrete beams on the façade.Several prototypes were made to fix the wood to the metal structure, until reaching the ideal shape. In parallel, it was necessary to organize the program in a way that the bedrooms would be located on the lower floor, with large windows and balconies overlooking the forest.. Arranged in two sub-levels, the first level accommodates the guest suite and office, while the second level was reserved for the other suites. Under this area are the wellness and relaxation areas, such as the spa, sauna, and gym. 

In the intermediate floor, installed at the height of the treetops, the social area with living room integrated to the gourmet area and terrace with swimming pool reinforces the feeling of immersion in nature. The upper floor harbors a balcony designed to provide a 180 degree view of the sea and a breeze that combines with the freshness of the vegetation. 

Natural stone, including all the irregular covering of the façade, and wood compose a materiality in harmony with the landscape where it is inserted and, at the same time, a counterpoint to the surrounding green massif. In the interiors, most of the furniture is by Arthur Casas, such as the Fusca sofa, Quilombo desk, and the Square coffee table.