Brazilian architecture office BZP Arquitetura renovated a 1980s house that had many octagonal details and dark rooms. The owner wanted a chalet feel, and the remodel delivers it with high ceilings, large windows and a dark wood structure.
A new roofline
A large sloping slab forms the main roof. The other roof areas were redone in black metal to give the house a more modern look. A planter wraps around the exterior and separates the main floor from the upper floor.
Entry and living room
A large pivoting wood door opens onto an entry lined with wood cabinets and lighting. It leads to the main living room, which has a black fireplace and two seating areas.
Next to the living room, black and wood stairs lead up to the bedrooms and bathrooms.
Sliding wood walls
Behind the living room, a wood wall slides open to reveal a casual dining area with a round table under a chandelier. Along the wall are a barbecue, a bar and a wine cellar.
A second sliding wall in the casual dining area opens to a home gym with views of the garden.
Formal dining room and kitchen
The formal dining room seats 12, and a floating sideboard provides storage. Sliding wood doors separate it from the kitchen, where a large island has a lower wood counter for seating.
Media room and powder room
The media room has built-in shelving for display, with wood on both the floor and the ceiling. In the powder room, a round mirror hangs above a concrete vanity, and a round window with wood slats looks into the sauna.
Garden, pool and garage
Outside, the overhanging roof shades a large patio with seating and dining areas. A seating area with an outdoor fire is set into the garden.
A long swimming pool runs along the garden wall, with a second patio at its end. The garage has a car stacking system, so it fits several cars.
Project credits
- Architecture: BZP Arquitetura
- Photography: Fran Parente
- Source: Contemporist