
'osler house' by studio mk27, brasilia, brasil
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architects marcio kogan and suzana glogowski and interior architect diana radomysler, all of studio mk27, have completed the 'osler house' at the
tip of one of paranoa lake's estuaries in brasilia as a poetic reinterpretation of local contemporary architecture. the form of the house stems from
two rectangular volumes, each with their own unique character, stacked perpendicularly on each other. the lower mass, a solid concrete shell and
shear walls wrapping around a slender wood-slat screen, represents solidity and privacy. the retractable timber partition is completely removable,
connecting the bedrooms, bathrooms, utility functions and garage directly to the garden and swimming pool located on a parallel axis. an interior
staircase at the overlapping space of the two structures provides the primary interior circulation, leading to the upper level which is a concrete frame
with large glass walls.
this component is supported on one end from the lower construct and on the other end by a pair of metal columns, reaching to the extent of the plot line.
the sliding glass walls offer views from the living room, kitchen and office out over the city and allow access to the rooftop solarium of the ground element.
an exterior continuous staircase cantilevers on the shorter wall of the lower component to communicate with the garden and pool, half of which is shaded
by the overhang of the upper public functions. the foyer of the house contains possibly the last piece made by renowned native artist athos bulcão adding
a special touch of value to the house and lives of its residents.

garage in the lower volume
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exterior staircase connects the rooftop solarium to the garden
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overhanging volume creates a shaded courtyard below
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view form the edge of the site
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upper volume reaches the end of the site
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view from the neighboring lot
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wood screen facade faces the pool
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living room inside of a glass box
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hardwood-floor interior surrounded by glass walls
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athos bulcao artwork
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shower
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sliding glass doors open the interior to the rooftop terrace
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small lights accentuate the different materials and textures
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glowing light box
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semi translucent wood screen
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site plan

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 1

section

section

elevation
project info:
project: osler house
location: brasília. df. brazil
project: march . 2003
conclusion: january . 2009
site plan area: 797 sqm
built area: 270 sqm
architecture: studio mk27
architect: marcio kogan
co-architect: suzana glogowski
interior design: diana radomysler
custom made furniture design: suzana glogowski
collaborator: carolina castroviejo
team: eduardo glycerio . gabriel kogan . lair reis . marcio tanaka . maria cristina motta . mariana simas . oswaldo pessano
renata furlanetto . samanta cafardo
lived in
real
human touch
in strong architecture
The highest form of sophistication is simplicity, no? muito forte.
Another astonishing project from Marcio Kogan… Congratulations!
Marcio Kogan did the same house last year.