Located on Laranjeiras beach in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, this 1980s home recently underwent a thoughtful expansion. The starting point for the project was to respect and maintain the original architecture of the simple house designed over 30 years ago.
The expansion was conceived and built entirely with natural, local materials to reinforce the identity of the Atlantic Forest coastline that surrounds the state of Rio de Janeiro. Stone, raffia, and solid wood are the primary claddings applied to the new structures, on both the facades and the interiors.
The 1000-square-meter lot accommodates the original 250-square-meter two-story house, which, after the renovation, now holds three guest bedrooms, an intimate living area, and the service quarters. A new, roughly 300-square-meter block spans the length of the property, concentrating the home’s social areas, which fully integrate with the garden and pool, along with the three family bedrooms. The children's rooms have direct garden access, while the master suite is on the upper floor, offering panoramic views of the beach.
The interior design places craftsmanship at its core. Lamps made from raffia fans, sculptures crafted from gourds, and furniture fashioned from wood trunks are just a few of the elements that compose this unique narrative.