Guest rooms, BBQ areas, party areas, and even libraries – a backhouse can have many uses. Common in many townhouses, this is a unique part of a residence that presents a certain freedom regarding the main program, which can be explored both with diverse uses and through the constructive solutions employed.
The backhouse is generally built in the garden or backyard of residences to meet some demands that the main residence cannot meet. Historically, they date back to ancient times, when people built additional structures on their properties to meet different needs - whether for shelter or storage of goods.
Here is a selection of contemporary residential projects with backhouses serving various functions that can inspire your project.
House n.03 / Mana arquitetura
San Cristobal House / Marc Perrotta
Casa Azul / Estúdio Lava
Estúdio Campo Grande / Garoa
Casa Otto / ARKITITO Arquitetura
CCF / GOAA
Vila Campo Belo House / DT Estúdio
Casa Butantã / Casa14 Arquitetura
Casa Schendel / AR Arquitetos
Ca L’Àgata House / El Fil Verd, Estudi d'Arquitectura
