Zimbro House by Stemmer Rodrigues

Located in Xangri-Lá, on the southern coast of Brazil, Casa Zimbro is a residence of approximately 800 sqm designed by Stemmer Rodrigues as a horizontal pavilion closely connected to its landscape.

illustrarch Editoral Team19 August 20261 Mins read345

Located in Xangri-Lá, on the southern coast of Brazil, Casa Zimbro is a residence of approximately 800 sqm designed by Stemmer Rodrigues as a horizontal pavilion closely connected to its landscape.

Presentation board cover for Zimbro House by Stemmer Rodrigues, with the lead image, project summary and a grid of photographs and drawings — Presentation board: illustrarch. Project: Zimbro House by Stemmer Rodrigues; Photography: Gabriel Konrath

The house is organized around a landscaped inner courtyard that acts as the spatial core of the project. Rather than functioning as a separate outdoor area, the courtyard becomes part of everyday life, bringing natural light, ventilation and vegetation into the heart of the residence while creating different degrees of openness and privacy.

The social areas unfold continuously around this central space and extend towards the exterior through generous glazed openings. This organization reinforces the visual connection between the interiors, the garden and the surrounding landscape, while allowing the house to respond naturally to the climate of Brazil’s southern coastline.

Exposed concrete, wood and stone define the material palette. Their combination gives the architecture a tactile and timeless character, balancing the strength of the concrete structure with the warmth of natural materials. Large horizontal planes emphasize the low profile of the building and strengthen its relationship with the site.

Second presentation board sheet for Zimbro House by Stemmer Rodrigues, laying out the project drawings and images on one page — Presentation board: illustrarch. Project: Zimbro House by Stemmer Rodrigues; Photography: Gabriel Konrath

Casa Zimbro reflects Stemmer Rodrigues’ approach to residential architecture, in which spatial quality, materiality and landscape are developed as part of the same architectural experience. The project proposes a contemporary interpretation of coastal living, shaped by the particular climate, vegetation and culture of southern Brazil.

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