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Casa Pupunha
Casa Pupunha
Manaus, Brazil
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Casa Pupunha
Manaus, Brazil
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2024
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
BUDGET
$100K - 500K
The name refers to the pupunha palm tree that occupies the center of the lot, preserved throughout the construction, and to the others planted around the residence, which become an essential part of the landscape and architectural concept.
The proposal was to transform the garden into the protagonist, blurring the boundaries between natural vegetation and architecture. Arriving at the house is a sensory experience: visitors walk along a path immersed in tropical vegetation, where large foliage, natural shadows, and dense textures help create a cool and humid microclimate. This immersion is not limited to the surroundings; the vegetation extends into the architecture and accompanies internal paths, integrating itself into the daily lives of the residents.
To meet the clients' desire to maintain the original vegetation and optimize the spaces, the project was developed on two plots of land, each measuring 250 square meters. The structural solution was based on the creation of a “bridge house,” supported by two reinforced concrete side blocks, which concentrate the wet areas and technical uses of the residence. This strategy allows the central space of the ground floor to be completely freed up, creating a generous open space, with total integration with the surroundings and permanent cross ventilation.
On top of these blocks rests a trapezoidal metal volume, whose slope on the side facing the forest creates a more generous eave on the east facade, protecting the rooms from the rising sun and, at the same time, ensuring privacy for the bedroom balconies. The metal structure is slightly offset from the concrete blocks, creating a gap between the beams, reinforcing the independence of the materials and allowing strategic views of the vegetation on neighboring lots.
The roof is gabled, creating an air cushion to improve thermal performance, while also housing the water tank, photovoltaic panels, and the rainwater collection and reuse system. The project prioritized low environmental impact techniques, avoiding any type of earthworks. The central peach palm tree runs through the building and is complemented by other fruit and climbing species in the landscaping, as well as a water feature in the front garden that acts as a transition between public and private space.
The proposal was to transform the garden into the protagonist, blurring the boundaries between natural vegetation and architecture. Arriving at the house is a sensory experience: visitors walk along a path immersed in tropical vegetation, where large foliage, natural shadows, and dense textures help create a cool and humid microclimate. This immersion is not limited to the surroundings; the vegetation extends into the architecture and accompanies internal paths, integrating itself into the daily lives of the residents.
To meet the clients' desire to maintain the original vegetation and optimize the spaces, the project was developed on two plots of land, each measuring 250 square meters. The structural solution was based on the creation of a “bridge house,” supported by two reinforced concrete side blocks, which concentrate the wet areas and technical uses of the residence. This strategy allows the central space of the ground floor to be completely freed up, creating a generous open space, with total integration with the surroundings and permanent cross ventilation.
On top of these blocks rests a trapezoidal metal volume, whose slope on the side facing the forest creates a more generous eave on the east facade, protecting the rooms from the rising sun and, at the same time, ensuring privacy for the bedroom balconies. The metal structure is slightly offset from the concrete blocks, creating a gap between the beams, reinforcing the independence of the materials and allowing strategic views of the vegetation on neighboring lots.
The roof is gabled, creating an air cushion to improve thermal performance, while also housing the water tank, photovoltaic panels, and the rainwater collection and reuse system. The project prioritized low environmental impact techniques, avoiding any type of earthworks. The central peach palm tree runs through the building and is complemented by other fruit and climbing species in the landscaping, as well as a water feature in the front garden that acts as a transition between public and private space.
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