Barão Geraldo House / Gil Mello Arquitetura | ArchDaily
Summary
The Barão Geraldo House, designed by Gil Mello Arquitetura, showcases a residential expansion in Brazil, integrating new structures while preserving the original landscape.
Why It Matters
This project highlights innovative residential architecture that balances expansion with environmental preservation. It serves as a case study for sustainable design practices in urban settings, emphasizing the importance of integrating new constructions with existing ecosystems.
Key Takeaways
- The project involved acquiring an adjacent lot to expand the residence.
- Preservation of the original profile and vegetation was prioritized.
- Two new buildings were designed to complement the existing structure.
Save this picture!© Manuel Sá+ 26 Curated by Susanna Moreira Share ShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsappOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/1038989/barao-geraldo-house-gil-mello-arquitetura Clipboard "COPY" CopyResidential Architecture, Houses• Architects: Gil Mello Arquitetura Area Area of this architecture project Area: 217 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 Photographs Photographs:Manuel Sá Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: OC pisos de madeira, OC pisos de madeira, OC pisos de madeira, OC pisos de madeira, OC pisos de madeira, Sanitherm, Sanitherm, Sanitherm, Sanitherm, Sanitherm, Securit Lead Architect: Gil Mello Category: Residential Architecture, HousesProject Team: Francisco TalocchiEngineering: Ita Engenharia em MadeiraLandscape Architecture: Gabriela Ornaghi e Bianca Vasone arquitetura da paisagemArtistic Mural And Color Composition: Joana LiraDid you collaborate on this project?More SpecsLess Specs Save this picture!© Manuel Sá Text description provided by the architects. The expansion project of this residence was carried out with the acquisition of the neighboring lot adjacent to the existing residence, with its original profile and vegetation preserved. Two new buildings were proposed for this lot.
