马纳卡之家丨巴西丨VAGA Arquitetura

These nuclei are housed in two large intersecting volumes: the first, for services, configuring the front of the house towards the street, next to the nucleus of collective activities, open to the view of the lake and the garden. The second, configures the intimate volume, facing a private garden which, besides bringing greenery into the environment, offers freshness and privacy to the bedrooms. The transition between the nuclei occurs gradually, as collective activities extend into the intimate volume through the integrated living room and kitchen, without losing their autonomy.

建筑系统由钢结构和砌体墙组成，设计时优先考虑了施工效率和速度。金属屋顶是该项目的主角，它是房屋两个体量之间的衔接元素，穿过社交入口，与天花板较低的私密区域重叠。它由一根纵向贯穿整个建筑的中央排水沟梁支撑，既是结构元素，又是雨水排放和装置通道。此外，屋顶的形状确保了集体活动区域的天花板较高，形成了大屋檐，为北面提供了防晒保护。

The construction system, composed of a steel structure and masonry walls, was defined prioritizing the efficiency of the work and the speed of construction. The metal roof is a protagonist in the project and serves as an articulation element between the two volumes of the house, passing over the social entrance and overlapping the lower-ceilinged intimate area. It is supported by a central gutter beam that runs through the entire building longitudinally, serving as a structural element, rainwater drainage, and passage for installations. Additionally, the shape of the roof ensures higher ceilings in the areas of collective activities, forming large eaves that provide sun protection on the north face.

作为一个待售物业，最终的客户具有不确定性，这让Casa Manacá项目对建筑师来说成为了一个挑战，影响了住宅的美学和功能决策。因此，建筑师采用了低成本的解决方案，但在技术和美学上都力求精益求精。他们的目标是确保设计成果能够吸引潜在的购房者，同时为公寓内的其他建筑建立高标准的质量。

Being a property intended for sale, the Casa Manacá project became a challenge for the architects, due to the uncertainty regarding the final client, which influenced the aesthetic and functional decisions of the residence. Consequently, low-cost solutions were adopted, yet executed with technical and aesthetic refinement. The goal was to ensure a result that would please potential buyers while simultaneously establishing a high standard of quality for the other constructions in the condominium.

Architect:VAGAArquitetura

Photos:CarolinaLacaz