PSA arquitetura incorporates natural materials to sao paulo building

PSA arquitetura incorporates natural materials to sao paulo building
image © marcelo scarpis

designed by PSA arquitetura, ‘casa ferraz’ is a building located in sao paulo, brazil. the project, with a structure made of concrete and stone, and following clean and straight lines, reinforces the idea behind the concept: less is more. a special attention was paid to achieve stability between darkness and light, adding large window frames that let natural light flood the interiors.

clean and straight lines characterize the design of the residential building
image © marcelo scarpis

the building is a 21-floor construction that houses from the 1st to the 10th floor, two apartments per level. from the 11th to the 18th each plan holds a unique residence, and finally on the 19th floor, a triplex penthouse occupies the remaining top space, including surrounding terraces with impressive views of the sao paulo skyline. the ‘casa ferraz’ project resulted in a successful dwelling that not only houses beautiful apartments with terraces and views but one that stands in the city, projecting luminosity to the neighborhood and adjacent public spaces.

common areas harmonise the finishing darker materials with large frames that take advantage of natural light
image © marcelo scarpis

the fitness centers has a big opening that leads into a garden
image © marcelo scarpis

view from the terrace’s fitness center and its luminosity
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the finishing materials such as concrete and stone leads to a formality where less is more
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the floors that hold one to two apartments offer optimal use of the facades with spacious balconies.
image © marcelo scarpis

the combination of materials plus the addition of nature gives the building a natural and contemporary look
image © marcelo scarpis

project info:

typology: residential building
location: itaim bibi, são paulo
site area: 1 288,29 m²
project year: 2009
conclusion: 2014
architecture: psa arquitetura
interiors: psa arquitetura
decoration: patricia anastassiadis
incorporation: bolsa de imóveis
construction: novomarco

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edited by: juliana neira | designboom