RCL House Renovation in Alto de Pinheiros / entre escalas

RCL House Renovation in Alto de Pinheiros / entre escalas - Interior Photography, Windows, BeamRCL House Renovation in Alto de Pinheiros / entre escalas - Image 3 of 24RCL House Renovation in Alto de Pinheiros / entre escalas - Interior Photography, Windows, Wood, Countertop, ShelvingRCL House Renovation in Alto de Pinheiros / entre escalas - Interior PhotographyRCL House Renovation in Alto de Pinheiros / entre escalas - More Images+ 19

Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Architects: entre escalas
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Ladrilar, Lepri, REKA
  • Lead Architect: Marina Panzoldo Canhadas
  • Collaborator Architects: Camila Alba, Clarissa Mohany, Rodrigo Carvalho, Delfina Facio
  • Structural Engineering: Jairo Correa Jr.
  • Work Manager: José Roberto Ferreira
  • Wooden Frames: Alexandre Brito
  • Locksmiths: Alphagran - Gilberto
  • Joinery: NL Marcenaria
  • City: Sao Paulo
  • Country: Brazil
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© Camila Alba

Text description provided by the architects. Located in the Alto de Pinheiros neighborhood in São Paulo, the existing semi-detached house occupies a narrow, long 5x35m plot. The challenge of the architectural project, without being a radical overhaul as a premise, was to maintain the existing concrete structure, without the need for structural reinforcement. The volume of the staircase and toilet were also maintained.

RCL House Renovation in Alto de Pinheiros / entre escalas - Interior Photography, Kitchen, Table, Wood, Windows, Countertop
© Camila Alba

The project contemplates a new spatial configuration through the occupation of the circulation of the external area (previously underused), sometimes with programs, sometimes with garden areas. The masonry was demolished to open up new openings and make this external area an internal part of the house.

RCL House Renovation in Alto de Pinheiros / entre escalas - Interior Photography, Windows, Beam
© Camila Alba
RCL House Renovation in Alto de Pinheiros / entre escalas - Interior Photography
© Camila Alba
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Upper Floor Plan
RCL House Renovation in Alto de Pinheiros / entre escalas - Interior Photography, Door
© Camila Alba

The enlarged internal areas (living, office and dining) were given a new roof with a wooden and glass pergola, as well as new wooden frames to let in natural light and ventilation.

RCL House Renovation in Alto de Pinheiros / entre escalas - Interior Photography, Windows
© Camila Alba

New materials were proposed, such as red hydraulic tile flooring and stone worktops in the kitchen and outdoor area; as well as the concrete flower box with vegetables accessed from the kitchen and outdoor area, and the exposed concrete bench in the living room. The small patio houses the new stone worktops to support the existing barbecue. The free areas occupied by gardens between the enlarged areas visually bring greenery into the house.

RCL House Renovation in Alto de Pinheiros / entre escalas - Interior Photography
© Camila Alba

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Cite: "RCL House Renovation in Alto de Pinheiros / entre escalas" [RCL Reforma Casa Alto de Pinheiros / entre escalas] 08 Oct 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1021892/rcl-house-renovation-in-alto-de-pinheiros-entre-escalas> ISSN 0719-8884

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