House on Baleia Beach / Andr Vainer ArquitetosSave this picture! Pedro Napolitano PrataHousesPraia da Baleia, BrazilArchitects: Andr Vainer ArquitetosAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:430 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 PhotographsPhotographs:Pedro Napolitano Prata Lead Architect: Andr Vainer More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The project, specifically concerning metal pillars, aimed to occupy the minimum amount of land possible; however, two large existing trees and mandatory setbacks ended up shaping the layout.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!One of these trees, a sun umbrella located in the middle of the lot and spanning the ground and upper terraces, became a participating element of the construction.Save this picture!Save this picture!The resulting volume occupied approximately half of the land - from the street to the back - leaving a considerable garden along the construction. In this way, the entire house opens directly to it.Save this picture!Save this picture!The organization of the layout is traditional: living spaces on the ground floor, connected to the garden, and bedrooms on the upper floor, linked by an uncovered terrace.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeMaterialsSteelConcreteMaterials and TagsPublished on January 03, 2025Cite: "House on Baleia Beach / Andr Vainer Arquitetos" [Casa na Praia da Baleia / Andr Vainer Arquitetos] 03 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025258/house-on-baleia-beach-andre-vainer-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