Near a beach, and surrounded by verdant rainforests, this concrete home in Brazil fully opens up to the elements.
Designed by studio Arquitetura Gui Mattos, the orthogonal, 4844 - square - foot Itamambuca Residence sits on a concrete slab that's raised slightly off the ground.
The raised floor serves as a step that leads up towards the main living areas on the lower level.
The elevated floor level allows its owners to enjoy better views of the trees and plants surrounding the house.
Glazed, sliding walls, which are used throughout this level, can be opened to enhance the indoor - outdoor atmosphere.
The glazed walls are set some distance from the edge of the raised concrete floor to create sheltered terrace decks along the perimeter where the owners can sit and look out to the garden or adjacent pool.
Another concrete slab is used for the roof structure, which takes the form of an inverted prism with its tip pointing downwards from the center of the ceiling.
Eight robust concrete columns support the roof, which provides shelter for the open - plan living lounge, dining and kitchen area. These columns are angled to face the center of the prism to maximize views from within
Above the lower level is a wooden box structure that spans the width of the roof.
The front of the rooftop structure is fitted with fully glazed walls that open to lead out to a deck that presents spectacular views of the lush, green jungle.
Source: Dwell
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