History
Carla Juaçaba designed the Rio Bonito House. Its completion date is 2005. The house served as a weekend retreat for a museum director.
Architecture
The house exhibits a Minimalist style. Its structure features two thick stone bearing walls. Four steel I-beams support the floor and roof. This creates a light span. Stone, steel, glass, and wood form the material palette.
Setting
The house stands in Rio Bonito de Cima, Brazil. It is within the Three Peaks nature reserve in Lumiar. Lush rainforest surrounds the site, near a river. The house elevates to contend with the humid, rainy tropical climate. Glass walls integrate the interior with the rainforest environment.
Specifications
The house has a minimal open floor plan. Total area measures 70 m².
