Inspired by the nationalities of its owners, the modern home design of this Brazilian home by Humberto and Fernando Campana combines South American tropical influences with sleek Italian style to surprising effect.
The facade of the home is clad in piassava palm straw, which is a common roofing material in Brazil.
With the land size measuring a mere 14m wide, the design studio had to derive a concept that could maximise the available space. “This home design became an exercise in volume, light, and functionality,” Humberto says.
The eclectic style of this home is the result of influences from Italy and Argentina.
The layout of the house comprises four floors, arranged to capture as much sunlight as possible.
The gigantic leather-wrapped bookcase in the living room was put together by hand and can hold up to 1,000 books.
One of the homeowners’ key requirements was for the home to have a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces.
The brothers wanted a simple topography for the garden that “proposed a dialogue with the outdoor iron furniture pieces, which seem to have grown into the landscape.” They kept all the trees on the original site, including mango and pitanga trees, and planted six erythrina coral trees: “They are like a sculpture tree. They lose all their leaves in winter, leaving a very delicate red bloom,” explains Fernando.
The focal piece of the living room is a gigantic silver mirror that dominates the back wall.
A selection of Italian furniture pieces with clean lines give the home a sophisticated look.
Bright orange Silestone-tiled floors from Cosentino not only help to liven up the kitchen area, but are also durable and easy to maintain for this functional cooking space.
The master bedroom on the top floor is surrounded by an outdoor terrace, creating the impression of a loft-like penthouse unit. Here and there, punches of colour brighten up the simply clad interiors.
Wood from a fazenda farm in Londrina finds new life as flooring here, while a metal fireplace is hung from the ceiling to keep away the winter chill.
The guest bathroom is covered in bright red mosaic tiles, adding colour to the otherwise neutral tones, which extend throughout the home.
The spacious garage offers ample space for the family’s vehicles, including bicycles, a vintage car and a Vespa.