CONSTRUÍDA
TRANCOSO-BA, 2025
BLOCO Arquitetos is the firm responsible for the architectural design, interior architecture design and fixed furniture design of this house. The colorful entry panel was also designed by the BLOCO team. The furniture and artworks, however, already belonged to the residents.
Built atop a 15-meter-high slope, the house is located near Itapororoca Beach in Trancoso, in the southern part of Bahia, Brazil—a region of Atlantic Forest with a humid tropical climate. Taking advantage of the natural topography, the elevated placement offers privileged sea views and promotes cross ventilation, reducing the need for artificial climate control systems.
A 3.6 x 3.6-meter orthogonal grid defines the structural system made of glued laminated timber (glulam) in pine, chosen for its sustainability as well as its mechanical strength and dimensional stability in humid environments.
Authors:
Daniel Mangabeira, Henrique Coutinho, Matheus Seco
Coordination: Julia Huff
Team: Luis Alcântara e Pedro Souza
Built Surface: 860sqm
Project: 2022 – 2024
Construction: 2024 – 2025
Contractor: Timbau (wood structure)
Photos: Joana França
