Spacious and comfortable refuge in Brazil

Architectural firm Magarao + Lindenberg Arquitetura designed a modern house in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, whose post-and-beam structure is visible throughout the interior. The owners wanted a home that was both personal and practical, spacious without losing its warm character.

Designed by architecture firm Magarão + Lindenberg Arquitetura, this home appears as a haven of peace, offering refuge, a connection with the outdoors and a welcoming place for family and friends. Balancing space and comfort, this five-suite residence gives priority to leisure and communal areas. The architectural concept begins with sustainability. Glued-laminated timber (Glulam) is the main material used for its renewability and environmentally-friendly production. This industrialized approach reduces waste, water and energy consumption. As for the use of concrete, wall panels supported by glulam beams are used for the bedroom floors and upper balcony, adorned with Peroba Mica wood flooring. In harmony with nature, large glazed openings invite greenery indoors, while eaves and balconies reduce thermal impact and thus the need for air-conditioning. The interior reflects a neutral palette, with Italian porcelain tiles and Peroba Mica wood ceilings, generating visual continuity. A suspended fireplace, Muiracatiara wood slats with Shou Sugi Ban treatment – a Japanese technique that carbonizes wood by fire, resulting in a sophisticated black tone – and contemporary Brazilian-design furniture add sophistication and comfort. This residence is a testament to architectural ingenuity, harmoniously combining sustainable practices with aesthetic elegance.