Local design studio Arktito Arquitetura created the Lechuza House, which is a trapezoidal home clad with stucco located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The home rests on top of a triangular gardon base on a hilltop that overlooks the Vila Madalena neighborhood. The namesake is Spanish for owl and the home is integrated into the steep sloped lot in order to properly explore the terrain's particularities.
The clients are relocating from the countryside to the city and want to recreate the tranquility of nature they are used to being surrounded by. To do so, they look to incorporate the "elements of traditional Mexican architecture into the new residence as a way to evoke nostalgic memories." The studio explains, "The house's volumetry presents itself as a solid structure, interrupted by the dynamism of the openings that strategically cleave the facades and surrounded by the pair of the courtyard."
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Nature-integrated Architecture
- Innovative designs that fuse natural elements with modern architecture, providing urban residents a serene, countryside-like living environment.
- Terraced Landscapes
- Creative use of sloped land to create terraced garden spaces, offering aesthetically pleasing and functional outdoor areas in urban settings.
- Cultural Design Elements
- Incorporating traditional and cultural architectural elements into modern homes to evoke nostalgia and preserve cultural heritage.
Sectors Adopting This
- Residential Architecture
- The incorporation of natural elements and innovative design offers new possibilities for creating tranquil urban spaces that appeal to city dwellers seeking a connection with nature.
- Landscape Architecture
- Designing terraced gardens on steep slopes provides functional and visually appealing outdoor spaces, transforming challenging terrains into desirable properties.
- Cultural Heritage Preservation
- Modern homes integrating traditional architectural elements help preserve cultural heritage amidst rapid urbanization, ensuring historical continuity.
