Architects: Studio Guilherme Torres
São Paulo based
architect Guilherme Torres has developed ideas which fuse the modern and the
traditional. Guilherme’s own house, designed by the architect himself, bears a
chequered wood design, a kind of brise soleil called muxarabie,
which is a
classic feature in Eastern architecture. It was later assimilated by the
Portuguese, who brought it to Brazil. This element, with its powerful aesthetic
appeal, was adapted to this residence in the South of the country, and acts as
a wooden ‘curtain’, allowing air flow, dimming light and also serving as a
security feature.
“As soon as I saw the
gently sloped plot surrounded by other houses, the idea of this large panel
came to me, to ensure privacy for both them and their neighbors.” This
monumental house stands out as a huge rectangular monolith with two large
brickwork blocks in contrast with the upper volume in concrete. A few columns,
huge spans and strategic walls create exquisite fine gardens that make up a
refuge for this young couple and their two small children.
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The decoration follows
a jovial and Brazilian style with an alliance of Guilherme Torres’ design,
including sofas and tables, and other great names of Brazilian design such as
furniture designed by Sérgio Rodrigues and Carlos Motta. The composition of
overlapping these Brazilian styles with international design is balanced by
pieces from Tom Dixon and Iranian carpets, all sourced by the architect. The
garden, designed by Alex Hanazaki has given the house an ethereal atmosphere
due to the movement of Texan plume grass.
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