Located in the interior of São Paulo, Casa Terras has 650 m² of built area, with a hybrid construction system using reinforced concrete and steel. On a sloping plot, the client requested a single-story house with no level changes, and visual and spatial integration of the spaces.

Considering the client's request, the architects divided the residence into several blocks: a block located on the east side, where the private area is concentrated; a central block, with large spans and a metal-framed roof clad in wood, which houses the living room and the garage on the west side, positioned to prioritize privacy; and further back on the lot, another block, where the kitchen and service areas are located, as well as the gourmet area, forming a U-shaped plan. These blocks are connected by glazed walkways, where a garden can be seen at every turn. Save to My ArchDaily

The large metal roof of the social area features interconnected spaces filled with solids and voids, where gardens are concentrated. With the exception of the facade, which has virtually no openings, all other sides of the social area are enclosed with glass panels, allowing for visual integration with these gardens.

The facade of the residence is almost entirely blank, thus allowing greater privacy for the residents. The front wall of the house is entirely clad in cobblestone, which, together with the wooden ceiling of the roof, forms a composition of natural materials. The way all the blocks were arranged creates a central garden that connects all sectors of the residence, forming a core. Steel, wood, and glass create the materiality of these spaces, always integrated with the landscaping. 

The living room is connected to the kitchen and gourmet area by a metal roof with glass enclosure and slatted brise soleil. The gourmet area has a metal roof, supported by 4 pillars, completely integrated with the garden and pool. The project as a whole prioritized open and transparent spaces, precisely so that the residence would have spatial and visual integration.

The gourmet area was designed to connect with both the pool and the central garden of the residence, visually integrating with all open areas and also with the social area through the central garden. The hybrid construction system allowed for the speed of a large part of the work, in addition to enabling the execution of large spans with slender profiles due to the use of the steel structure in the living room, garage and gourmet area.