BRISA HOUSE

  • Prize
    Winner in Interior Design - Houses
  • Company/Firm
    Fcstudio
  • Lead Designer
    Flávio Rezende De Magalhaes Castro
  • Design Team
    Bruna Antonialli and Leonardo Vieira
  • Architect
    Fcstudio
  • Interior Designer
    Flávio Castro
  • Lighting Designer
    FCstudio
  • Photographer Credit
    André Mortatti
  • Location
    Iporanga Beach, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Project Date
    August, 30, 2024
  • Project Link

The Brisa residence is an example of contemporary architecture that blends aesthetics, innovation, and ergonomics. Its vertical structure and wide sea view integrate the house with the landscape, dissolving the boundary between interior and exterior. The interior design, featuring custom pieces inspired by elements of the beach and sea, naturally merges with the surroundings. The use of natural stone and specific technologies resistant to solar rays and sea spray ensures the project's durability, while also facilitating cleaning and maintenance. The large windows and balconies maximize visual contact with nature, providing an immersive experience that directly impacts the well-being of the occupants. Additionally, the project adopts a sustainable approach, using wood from renewable sources, and the glass allows for maximum natural light, reducing energy consumption and environmental impact. Cross ventilation and solar energy water heating also contribute to minimizing environmental impact. This project harmonizes the primary concept of habitation by integrating design, functionality, and a strong emotional and ecological connection with the natural environment.

Bio
Flavio Castro had the opportunity to start designing and building early, with only 20 years old. Flavio defends that practical experience completes academic theory, and has always worked in these two areas, with experience in architectural firms inside and outside Brazil. After three years of Masters in Barcelona, he returned to Brazil and settled in São Paulo, founding FCstudo in 2009. The collaboration system that exists within the office allows a constant exchange of information among professionals who join the team depending on each project´s demand.

Other prizes
IBI - International Business Institute - Nominated for the Top of Business Trophy - Brazil/2024 Luxury Lifestyle Awards - Winner in the "best luxury architecture - USA/2023 IDA - International Design Award - Winner (silver) in the furniture category - USA/2023 IDA - International Design Award - Winner (bronze) in the residential category - USA/2023 LICC - London International Creative Competition - Official selection in the Architecture category - England/2023 Archidaily - Obra do ano - Nominated for the Building of the Year 2023 Award - Brazil/2023 Interior Design Magazine - Best of Year - Winner in the category Small City House - USA/2022 26th Deca Award - Finalist in the Residential Kitchen category - Brazil/2022 The Plan Award - Finalist in the House category - England - 2022 Europe Business Assembly - Nominated for the Best Enterprise award - England/2022 IBI - Nominated for the Top Entrepreneur Trophy - Brazil/2022 The Plan - Shortlisted in the House category - Italy/2022 LICC - London Creative Competition - Official selection and shortlist in the Architecture category - Englan/2022 IDA - International Design Award - Shortlisted in the House category - Italy/2022 LICC - London Creative Competition - Official selection in the Product category - Englan/2022 LICC - London Creative Competition - Official selection and finalist in the Architecture category - Englan/2022 LICC - London Creative Competition - Official selection and finalist in the Product category - Englan/2022 IDA - International Design Award - Honorable Mention - USA/2022 Europe Business Assembly - Nominated for the Best Regional Company Award - 2021 Luxury Lifestyle Awards - Winner in the category 'Best Architecture Firm in Brazil- USA/2021 International Business Intitute - Nominated for the Top Entrepreneur Trophy - 2021 LICC - London International Creative Competition - Official selection in the Product category - England/2021