Small Modern House Takes Advantage Of Uneven Topography And A Special Backyard

Every architecture project has to overcome challenges and to deal with all sorts of restrictions, whether it's an uneven and hard topography, a small footprint, a lack of resource or something else. In the case of the RG House which is located in Pato Branco, Brazil, the biggest restriction was the fact that the site was partially comprised of an environmentally-protected area.

The extended top floor is slightly elevated off the ground and appears to be floating

The extended elevation floor is slightly elevated off the ground and appears to be floatingThis section now makes up the lawn, with the firm occupying the other side of the lot. The business firm was designed and built by studio Michel Macedo Arquitetos. information technology offers a total of 191 foursquare meters of living space and was completed in 2016.

All the social areas are situated on the ground floor and have a strong connection to the outdoors — All the social areas are situated on the ground floor and have a strong connectedness to the outdoors

The private functions are clustered at the top and they too enjoy a good relationship with the outdoors — The private functions are clustered at the meridian and they too savour a skilful human relationship with the outdoors

As the sliding glass doors open up, the living room becomes immersed into the landscape — Equally the sliding glass doors open up, the living room becomes immersed into the landscape

The interior design is based on many simple materials such as wood and exposed concrete — The interior blueprint is based on many simple materials such as wood and exposed concrete

Another claiming which the architects had to bargain with was the uneven topography which eventually inspired them to give the house a minor footing floor with glazed walls and to extend the upper floor towards the backyard. This type of system placed the social and service areas below where the glass walls seamlessly connect them to the outdoors, permit lots of sunlight to enter the rooms and also frame some beautiful views. The private areas are placed at the elevation and are more closed off compared to the ground floor. This gives the house a lightweight appearance and helps it maintain a simple and pure aesthetic. The interior design is simple too, with subway kitchen tiles giving the social area a classic vibe and warm and neutral colors making the upper level feel extra welcoming.