Modern White House With Perforated Shutters Across Its Facade

Privacy is very of import for every type of habitation, whether information technology'south a house, an flat or something else. Architects and homeowners rely on a variety of different strategies to deal with this factor. One of the most interesting and ingenious solutions we came across is a system of custom-made shutters across the facade of a residence designed by studio Arquitetura Nacional.

The house occupies a corner lot next to a lake in Xangri-La, in southern Brazil. Information technology consists of an L-shaped base structure and a large cantilevered volume on top of information technology. The upper volume's perforated facade consists of a series of panels made of 390 modules measuring fourscore x 80 cm each. They're made of white cement and fiberglass and have cylindrical openings in them which filter the natural light and ensure the privacy of the spaces inside. Sections of these panels office every bit pivoting shutters which tin can be opened and airtight using a lever.

The perforated shutters have a pivoting system which allows them to open and close in tandem — The perforated shutters accept a pivoting system which allows them to open and shut in tandem

When closed, the shutters create a flat and eye-catching front facade — When airtight, the shutters create a flat and eye-catching front facade

The underside of the upper volume is covered in thin wooden slats — The underside of the upper volume is covered in sparse wooden slats

Like any typical beach house, Casa Ventura has a generous social area on the basis floor. The living room features a beautiful fireplace integrated into a wooden chiffonier, with an elegant black and white stone surroundings. The kitchen is bright and spacious, with large windows, lots of counter space and a big storage unit fabricated of metal and with translucent glass doors. On the same level at that place's besides a sunken lounge room with big windows, white curtains and comfortable seating.

The cantilevered top floor extends over the outdoor lounge area — The cantilevered peak floor extends over the outdoor lounge area

The kitchen is all white with metal accents and an earthy brown floor

The sunken media room is a very cozy and airy space thanks to the large windows — The sunken media room is a very cozy and airy infinite thank you to the big windows

The pinnacle floor houses 4 bedroom suites, each with a small private balcony concealed behind the pivoting shutters. At that place's also a massage room, a Goggle box room and a terrace. The cantilevered top volume as well extends over an outdoor sitting and dining area adjacent to an Fifty-shaped swimming pool and a patio. This configuration helps the indoor and outdoor spaces to merge together seamlessly.