The lot in one of the highest points of the condominium was the key point for the decision-making of the Apuí house party, the steep slope in front of the lot created a large plateau 6m above street level. The architectural project was developed based on 3 essential premises: ensuring privileged views, preserving the largest possible area for gardens and lawns, as well as minimizing earth movement to preserve the integrity of the original terrain profile. We defined the plateau as the reference point, creating in it the main floor of the residence.
This choice allowed us to fully meet the needs of the proposed program while guaranteeing the maximization of the available garden area. In this way, we opted to make a single intervention in the terrain, resulting in the creation of a basement just below the plateau level, which was intended to house the technical areas and garage. On the main plateau, a large rectangular plan extends beyond the natural profile, creating a large overhang over the slope of the basement, harmonizing with the surroundings and offering a visual connection with the surrounding landscape.

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