Designed by architects Ivan Cassola, Fernanda Castilho and Rafael Haiashida, partners of Atelier C2HA, Casa Terras, located in Itu – São Paulo, was conceived for a family looking for a more comfortable life in contact with nature.

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Looking for a welcoming and safe environment, the architectural firm designed a program adapted to the family’s needs.

The house was designed in a contemporary style and a color palette predominantly made up of sober, dark tones such as grey and black, combined with the use of natural elements such as wood and stone, resulting in an elegant and sophisticated aesthetic.

Casa Terras stands out for its volume and harmoniously applied materials. The asymmetrical openings on the main façade create a play of light and shadow during the day, while at night, with the internal lights on, the house steals the show with its three illuminated openings. With the exception of the garage, positioned one level down, the other sectors of the house are distributed around the pool and leisure area. Each sector is made up of blocks at different heights, giving the house even more personality.

The materials chosen play a fundamental role in the aesthetics of the project. The main façade has been given an aluminum slat that is reminiscent of wood, breaking up the sobriety of the darker tones. The black frames harmonize with the colors of the façade.

For the interiors, a single marbled porcelain tile (Travertino Navona) was used to give unity to all the rooms, including the balcony and the gourmet space. In the swimming pool, the atelier used Hijau stone cladding, while the sauna and master bath box explore the beauty of Hitam stone.