Hillside Retreat in Brazil Opens to the Ocean

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Hillside Retreat in Brazil Opens to the Ocean Posted: 13 Dec 2015 12:00 AM PST Developed for a couple with three young children, Casa Delta by Bernardes Architects is a contemporary weekend home in Guaruja, Brazil, just outside São Paulo. The imposing 10,760-square-foot house sits on a steep hillside in an Atlantic Forest reserve. “The functional program was laid out on different levels to let the house adapt to the existing terrain and trees,” the architects said. “The entrance is from the parking area on the lower level, from which a wide staircase shoots up across the first floor and onto the terrace, where the social areas and master suite are built under a canopy.” Offering both privacy and aesthetics, sunscreen panels cover the exterior of the first level, where the children’s and guest bedrooms are located. The second floor of the hillside retreat offers splendid views of the ocean and neighboring beach. “The trapezoidal, wafer-thin canopy sits on large glass panes and forms a pavilion that shares the same floor as the large veranda around it,” the architects said. “The orientation of the timber sunscreens guides the eye toward the horizon, where an infinity edge makes the swimming pool part of the ocean.” [Photography by Leonardo Finotti] The post Hillside Retreat in Brazil Opens to the Ocean appeared first on Freshome.com.

Photographer Renovates Rustic London Retreat Posted: 12 Dec 2015 08:00 AM PST Photographer Mike Penn purchased this London property with the idea of transforming it from a commercial office space to a modern family home with a home studio. TG-Studio worked with him to redesign the three-story property, originally an old barn before being converted into an office space. The goal of Mews House was to create a comfortable home that embraced the original character of the building, including exposing brick walls and adding industrial accents such as lighting and furnishings. The first floor consists of a home office and studio. The simple rustic-meets-industrial aesthetic includes many of the owner’s famous horse prints, a style that is carried throughout the home. The main living quarters are on the second floor. A minimalist kitchen features white cabinetry contrasted against a solid black island; a white marble backsplash adds luxurious texture. In the living room, the oak floorboards continue halfway up the wall and are met by a custom lighting feature for a look that’s both warm and modern. Steel-frame French doors replaced old windows to allow access to a small terrace overlooking the quiet street. [Information provided by TG-Studio; photography by Philip Vile] On the third floor, the master bedroom features a neutral color palette that balances the rich tones of the exposed brick wall. A large walk-in closet, a request of the homeowners, makes excellent use of space along the angled roofline with custom oak open shelving. The architects describe the master bathroom as "New York retro meets luxurious Fitzrovia." Classic beveled white tiles are a base for luxurious accents such as arabascato marble, matte black lacquer and grey basalt stone. The post Photographer Renovates Rustic London Retreat appeared first on Freshome.com.

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