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Vast Space Defines Brazilian Rainforest Home

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Brazilian architecture firm Anastasia Arquitetos designed the al fresco Nova Lima House with a bold open upside-down L shape.

The house is sited next to a nature reserve and embraces the surrounding tropical rainforest.

Outside, a checkered pattern of timber decking and grass clears a piazza space in the jungle.

Here, a pool is set perfectly flush into the continous timber deck like a piece of jade glass.

From the street, the house gives no clue to the surprise awaits you inside.

One clue. It has a grand triple height entrance.

Once inside the home’s exterior walls, the interior really opens up.

Command of the gigantic interior space from this triple height canopy is magnificent, huge.

A wood slat skylight ceiling spills natural light spill deep into the vast tall space.

A soaring atrium creates a staggered multivolume space filled with overhead light.

Floor to ceiling glazing slides completely into the wall transforms the indoor area into an outdoor living room.

The exterior seems smaller, with horizontal slatted wood contrasting with the verticality of the forest surroundings.

Outside and inside, its materials – concrete, air, timber, and glass – offset the close tropical surroundings perfectly.