Architecture Wednesday: Vila Ipojuca

Vila Ipojuca House in Brazil is the perfect getaway. An older building refurbished into a modern home explicitly for a musically and artistically creative couple, the home was reimagined to focus on getting light and ventilation into the building.

One room, though, was kept as is, with no windows and no access to the exterior spaces, and used as Carlos’ music room …you know, when we move to Brazil. But the rest of the residence—rooms that had been anything but living spaces—were refurbished to create a more functional and comfortable dwelling.

In order to accomplish that, and to add light and air to the home, multiple spaces were integrated into each other, creating a sense of multi-purpose. The kitchen flows into the living room which floors into an outdoor courtyard with a small pool … for Ozzo.

To further brighten up the spaces pink granite floors were installed along with light plywood paneled furniture, concrete blocks and stark white walls. Several glass panels and sliding doors were also added, letting balconies open right up into the breeze.

Several rooms have the option of being opened up, or closed off for privacy, a feat achieved by sliding sets of shelving from place to place on rails installed in the ceiling. The guest room, for example, can be opened up and made into a relaxing reading nook or social place, or closed off via those sliding shelves to make it more private room for guests.

But even with all the openness and the reimagining of an old building, it needed more; and so a third floor was added featuring another terrace, a barbecue and outdoor eating area, a laundry space and an art studio.

It really does have a little bit of everything … open spaces … light … privacy … a pool … music room … and it’s in Brazil.

I need to pack my bags.

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