Guarujá House by Nitsche Arquitetos

Four steel pillars elevate the volume of the bedrooms, supported by two Pratt Trusses, creating a free space between the first floor and the basement. The bedroom windows open to the treetops, and the shade created by the structure defines the social area. The central floor is an almost entirely open space, protected by sliding glass panels, allowing views of the forest from all angles. Cement folding panels ensure privacy while adding dynamism to the façade. Large sliding glass doors allow the bedrooms and kitchen to seamlessly merge with a covered outdoor space, dissolving the boundaries between interior and exterior, creating a cohesive integration of all spaces on this level.

The construction process was more of an assembly of components than a traditional on-site build, minimizing waste and speeding up construction time. This approach was especially effective given the limited work area, utilizing industrialized materials to their fullest potential.