Kato House / Obra ArquitetosSave this picture! Rafe SchimidtHousesUbatuba, BrazilArchitects: Obra ArquitetosAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:367 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Rafe SchimidtManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Cortesia Concreto, Daolio e Valente Madeiras, Solidus Mrmores e Granitos Lead Architect: Joo Paulo Daolio More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The renovation and expansion project of this beach house was based on the perception of existing potentialities that could be preserved in order to propose new spaces and ways of use.Save this picture!The perimeter of the house and some walls were maintained. The roof, with two uneven pitched sections, was rebuilt to create a skylight. Walls were removed from the upper floor, forming the large open space that combines the living room, dining room, and kitchen.Save this picture!These areas integrate with the large veranda that runs along the house, designed to connect the garden with the interior spaces.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!On the lower floor, the house was expanded. A volume consisting of bedrooms, a bathroom, garage, and service/technical area allows for private use of these spaces in relation to the program proposed on the upper level.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeMaterialsWoodConcreteMaterials and TagsPublished on January 01, 2025Cite: "Kato House / Obra Arquitetos" [Casa Kato / Obra Arquitetos] 01 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025006/kato-house-obra-arquitetos&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream