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FMM 02 Belvedere House
FMM 02 Belvedere House
Cuiabá, Brazil
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FMM 02 Belvedere House
Cuiabá, Brazil
Firm
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2009
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
BUDGET
$100K - 500K
Located in Cuiabá, at the precise geographic center of South America, the FMM02 Belvedere House is a project defined by its response to an extreme tropical climate. In a region where summer temperatures frequently exceed 45°C, the architectural concept seeks a synthesis between the universal language of the great Modern masters and local vernacular traditions. This dualism is expressed through a tectonic dialogue between the structural weight of exposed concrete and the rhythmic lightness of wooden pergolas.
The residence serves as a prototype for bioclimatic efficiency, utilizing the architecture itself to mitigate heat without relying solely on mechanical systems. Through a strategic arrangement of the program relative to the sun, the house captures natural light and prevailing winds while shielding the interior from intense radiation. The technical execution prioritizes high-performance, low-cost solutions, such as thermal tiles and double-layered masonry with integrated insulation on the critical north and west facades. These passive strategies result in a significant reduction in energy consumption, positioning the project as a model for sustainable residential design in the developing world.
Beyond its technical merits, FMM02 explores the ethics of construction and "embodied energy." By avoiding resource-heavy industrial processes, the house achieves a high level of comfort without the environmental cost typically associated with high-tech green buildings. The project suggests that the sustainability strategies born from the necessity and resourcefulness of the Global South offer vital lessons for the global architectural community. It is an architecture of resilience, where intelligence and local craftsmanship converge to create a high-performance living environment.
project credits:
Architect: Frederico Martins Montanha
Project Team: Angela Kurmann, Sabrina Kurmann
Project Name: FMM02 Belvedere House
Project year: 2008
Construction year: 2009
Engineering: CAROL Engineering
Location: Cuiaba-MT, Brazil
Type: Single Family House
Area: 235m2
The residence serves as a prototype for bioclimatic efficiency, utilizing the architecture itself to mitigate heat without relying solely on mechanical systems. Through a strategic arrangement of the program relative to the sun, the house captures natural light and prevailing winds while shielding the interior from intense radiation. The technical execution prioritizes high-performance, low-cost solutions, such as thermal tiles and double-layered masonry with integrated insulation on the critical north and west facades. These passive strategies result in a significant reduction in energy consumption, positioning the project as a model for sustainable residential design in the developing world.
Beyond its technical merits, FMM02 explores the ethics of construction and "embodied energy." By avoiding resource-heavy industrial processes, the house achieves a high level of comfort without the environmental cost typically associated with high-tech green buildings. The project suggests that the sustainability strategies born from the necessity and resourcefulness of the Global South offer vital lessons for the global architectural community. It is an architecture of resilience, where intelligence and local craftsmanship converge to create a high-performance living environment.
project credits:
Architect: Frederico Martins Montanha
Project Team: Angela Kurmann, Sabrina Kurmann
Project Name: FMM02 Belvedere House
Project year: 2008
Construction year: 2009
Engineering: CAROL Engineering
Location: Cuiaba-MT, Brazil
Type: Single Family House
Area: 235m2
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