W House / Rafael Granero Arquitetura

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Textual content description supplied by the architects. The WU Home goals to convey by its structure the distinctiveness of an intercultural household. With robust Chinese language and Brazilian influences, the design respects historic traditions whereas embracing their traits.

On the façade, an imposing wall of rustic stones was constructed to make sure privateness for the residents. The brises, equally, serve to respect household moments within the eating room whereas additionally permitting pure mild to enter the house.

The “U”-shaped flooring plan allows each the social space, the bedrooms and gymnasium to face the home’s inside courtyard, a request from the residents so they might benefit from the landscaping and the pool.

Following the custom of Feng Shui, another entry to the residence was designed, contemplating the south path, a logo of prosperity, vitality, and development. This entrance additionally leads the household to a non-public room devoted to relaxation and religious practices.

Supplies corresponding to concrete, stone, and wooden embody the essence of an structure that values pure components. The window frames and golden particulars symbolize luck in Chinese language philosophy.

Lastly, the undertaking ensures originality whereas searching for concord inside the context it’s inserted and the references explored.