Project
Jaracatiá House
Category
Best Project of Private Residence
About the project (provided by the applicant)
Casa Jaracatiá in São Paulo embodies the essence of contemporary Brazilian architecture. Minimal in form yet rich in experience, it combines pure volumes, simple lines and natural materials to create a seamless dialogue between house, landscape, and daily life.
Its defining feature is the “raft roof”: the underside curves like the hull of a ship, while the top plane rises in a single gentle slope. This dual gesture evokes Brazilian modernism while proposing a renewed, lighter expression for the present.
Materiality grounds the project in place — local stone paving, walls clad in patinated copper, raw wood ceilings, and furniture referencing iconic Brazilian design. These elements enrich the house with warmth, authenticity, and cultural resonance.
Casa Jaracatiá balance between precision and sensibility, where craftsmanship and technology converge to create a timeless work of Brazilian architecture.
Location
Itu City, São Paulo Estate, Brazil
Project design year
2025
Project website
https://makaiba.com.br/en/2025/08/26/jaracatia-house/
Extra visual materials
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qtMkK26JWI7bm1nGm3sTJHlM-WXoX724
Applicant
Makaíba Estúdio
Makaíba Estúdio is a Brazilian architecture practice dedicated to creating unique, contemporary residences of the highest standard. Founded in Belo Horizonte, the studio works at the intersection of art, design, and technology, with a strong connection to the Brazilian landscape and culture. Each project is conceived as a singular response to its site and to the identity of its client, uniting precision, sustainability, and elegance.
Authors of the project
Makaíba Estúdio.
Architects: Felipe Melo, Daniel Gomes, Marina Freitas, Mariana Araújo, Amanda Nascimento, Bruna Ferian
Interns: Amanda Coutinho, Júlia Vilanova, Isabela Domiciano, Vitória Caneloi.
Visualization
Makaíba Estúdio
Status of the project
Conceptual design
