Modern interior with wooden ceilings, black metal beams, custom shelving, sofas, chairs, dining table, and large windows.

Interior view of a modern living space with wooden ceilings and black metal beams. The room features a large custom shelving unit with a television, surrounded by sofas and chairs. There is an open dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

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Interior view of a modern kitchen and dining area with wooden walls and ceiling, featuring a dark wood kitchen structure and a wooden dining table with chairs.
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Architectural floor plan of a modern home with two main volumes separated by a garden, featuring living areas, bedrooms, and a pool.

Story

A modern holiday home that balances bold forms with light-filled interiors. In the lush landscape of Monte-Mor, Brazil, Casa Jordão the architectural prowess of FGMF Arquitetos. This holiday home, nestled within a stud farm, adheres to strict building guidelines while offering a contemporary retreat. The design is rooted in simplicity, expanding a traditional house shape into two distinct volumes separated by a verdant garden. Externally, the house presents a striking black-painted volume, its geometry sharply contrasting with the surrounding greenery. This bold facade frames the exterior spaces, including a patio and an L-shaped pool that mirrors the sky and landscape. Inside, the material palette shifts dramatically. Light tauari wood lines the walls and ceilings, imbuing the space with warmth and brightness. A central custom room divider, crafted from wood and steel, elegantly defines the living areas without closing them off, maintaining a seamless flow between spaces. The layout is thoughtfully organized into two main volumes. One houses the social areas and kitchen, designed to engage with the outdoors, while the other offers privacy for bedrooms and a children's play area. This spatial organization is reinforced by a garden path leading to a pivoting front door, which marks the transition from public to private realms.

## Design Highlights

Bold black exterior contrasts with lush surroundings Light tauari wood interiors create a warm, inviting atmosphere Custom room divider enhances spatial flow and connectivity Flexible kitchen design with concealable cabinetry L-shaped pool integrates with social spaces

## Key Facts

Feature Description
Location Monte-Mor, Brazil
Architect FGMF Arquitetos
Year 2023
Structural Engineer Stec do Brasil
Landscape Designer Rodrigo Oliveira

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • Interior Finish: Walls and ceilings are lined in tauari wood, a pale Brazilian timber.
  • Exterior Finish: The exterior is painted black, creating a strong contrast with the natural surroundings.

Materials

  • Wood — Used for interior walls, ceilings, and custom shelving.
  • Glass — Used for large windows and glass walls providing views of the garden.
  • Metal — Used for structural supports in the custom room divider.

Construction / Systems

  • Structural System: The home features a simple house-like form with a clay roof, expanded into two volumes.

Products

  • Furniture — Sofas and Armchairs — by Unspecified (Used in living areas for seating.)

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: Black, Light Timber
  • Lighting: Natural light through large windows and glass walls.

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