Beach-front on an island in Brazil -- does it get any better? Photo: Nelson Kon
Named the "Paraty House" after the city in Brazil where it's located, this home by
Marcio Kogan Architects reflects the beautiful natural surroundings and coastal climate. Read more about this dreamy escape about the jump.
Which lounge chair do you think is mine? Photo: Nelson Kon
According to the architects, "there is a legend which says that the region of the colonial city of Paraty and Angra dos Reis (between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro) has 365 islands, one for each day of the year." Wouldn't it just be heaven to island hop for an entire year? Well, that is impossible for most of us, so even just seeing a home like this on the Internet shows me that there are some people out there living a dream. Good for them (Oh, why can't it be me?)!
Palm trees, sand and sea makes for the perfect vacation, but to live here everyday? Heaven. Photo: Nelson Kon
The house is basically two boxes of reinforced concrete fixed and connected on the mountainside of one of the 365 islands. To get to the house, you must arrive by boat (how luxurious!). You enter the house via a metallic bridge positioned over a crystal-lined reflecting pool. The bridge leads to stairs connecting to the lower part of the home, which features the living room, kitchen and service area.
Cross over the clear reflecting pool to get to the second floor. Photo: Nelson Kon
The same entrance stairs lead to the upper story which lodges the bedrooms. In the front part of the home, panels of eucalyptus sticks protect the bedrooms from the sun. The spaces that face the mountain have small internal patios. The entire top of the house is covered with terraces that function as observatories for the homeowners. Clearly this is a house that embraces the outdoors.
This home sure takes advantage of the view, lighting and great weather. Photo: Nelson Kon
The architects involved in the project were Marcio Kogan, Suzana Glogowski, and team of Beatriz Meyer, Eduardo Glycerio, Gabriel Kogan, Lair Reis, Maria Cristina Motta, Mariana Simas, Oswaldo Pessano, Renata Furlanetto, ad Samanta Cafardo. The interior design team included Diana Radomysler and Carolina Castroviejo.
Photos by
Nelson Kon.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jonathan Mullen 9-26-2009 @ 3:25PM
Brilliant Design. I'm a Design Builder myself with 35 years experience and have seen very little that compares with what you're done here. It's minimalist in ways yet has tremendous value in form and function. Love the green and sustainable aspects. I live on an Island myself in Belize now but these are Cayes so no elevation. I see this like a blank canvas that punctuates nature. Absolutely wonderful. Good job.
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