The fundamental architectural concept is a simple and clear geometric form on two levels, with the children’s areas located in the best-lit southern end. The two levels are linked by staircases and ramps which are designed to stimulate and challenge the children’s sensory and motor skills. The integrated kindergarten ‘Dragen’ sets new standards, as a [...]

A bridge over a pond symmetric metaphorically linking Japan and the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. The memorial evokes the Japanese immigration cohesion with the continuous movement and interdependence. Gustavo Penna Arquiteto & Associados – studio based in Belo Horizonte MG, Brazil.

RM HOUSE
A modern and functional house, with the poetical strength to affect the life of its inhabitants by means of small details that make the difference. The client’s premise was to use up to 300m² of the lot, allowing the green area to embrace the house. Designed for a young couple and its two kids, [...]

Residential Concepts
The house is based on the different parts of the orchid, the roots, the stem and the flower. The sun rays impact in the interior of each room, were also studied, to determine the optimal depth to place the windows. The concept came from the client’s hobby, growing orchids. The design includes glazed volumes [...]

The floor paving of the external access is recycled ancient cobblestones. Modern, sophisticated and young as its owners, the house is still representative of tradition. These homes were originally developed with a single story floor plan, with long galleries and a tower or belvedere, used to watch from a distance the presence of native Indians.
The [...]