Project
Ponte House

Category 
Best Implemented Project of Private Residence

About the project (provided by the applicant)
Florianópolis, an island on Brazil's southern coast, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, featuring crystal-clear beaches, white sands, and notable sea rocks. Connected to the mainland by three bridges, including the iconic Hercílio Luz Bridge, Florianópolis is home to Ponte House. This residence, perched on a hillside by the Cacupé sea and facing the continental mountains, blends harmoniously with its environment. Inspired by local nature and the Hercílio Luz Bridge, its design incorporates structured steel eaves to manage sunlight, enhancing both efficiency and aesthetics. The house's structure, featuring two beams supported by pillars, includes bedrooms and social areas, with a suspended swimming pool extending towards the sea. Inside, natural stones reflect the local landscape. The westward orientation of Ponte House offers stunning views of the continental sea and Serra Catarinense mountains, creating a unique and ever-changing atmosphere for residents.

Location
Cacupé, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Project implementation year
2024

Project website
https://www.tetro.com.br/casaponte

Extra visual materials
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C4CPZnIOv9Lkua4FEYDxSulVOkRUdCe-/view?usp=drive_link

Applicant
Tetro Architecture
Architectural office based in Belo Horizonte — Brazil, and operating globally, Tetro is formed by the architects Carlos Maia, Débora Mendes and Igor Macedo. The office's professional practice is based on the careful study of the premises and conditions of the location and the client, seeking a unique and irreplicable solution for each project. Fundamentals such as integration with nature, use of natural materials and exploration of empty spaces are characteristics that permeate all the works.

Author of the project
Carlos Maia, Debora Mendes, Igor Macedo

Other participants
Contributors: Bruno Bontempo, Bianca Carvalho, Bruna Maciel, Saulo Saraiva, Sabrina Freitas
Photography: Joana França
Video: Matheus Moreira
Construction: LR Coelho
Structure: MV estruturas
Hydraulic; Electric: CA engenharia
Lighting Design: Allume
Windows and Glasses: Lohn Esquadrias
Cladding, finishing, floors and countertops: Cosentino
Woodwork : Bontempo
Marblework: MG superfícies
Air conditioning: I9 climatização
Skylights: Continente inox
Brises: Lfs soluções metálicas

Status of the project
Implemented

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