Set on a steeply sloping site, Casa Pedra Alta was developed with the intention of preserving a discreet and elegant reading from the street. With more than 600m² of built area, the residence is only partially revealed at first glance: from the sidewalk, what is perceived is a monolithic, compact volume that protrudes over the topography and intentionally hides the true scale of the house.

This upper volume, clad in WPC (plastic wood) slatted panels, houses the intimate area of the residence and stands out for its minimalist and homogeneous language. The roof is marked by generous, sloping eaves, which reinforce the linearity of the whole. The volume rests on the lower base of the project - the social sector of the house - composing a game of overlap between full and empty, lightness and solidity.

The main entrance is via a suspended walkway that crosses the front garden and connects with the intimate volume. This walkway subtly crosses the roof of the garage and an underground technical block, which houses the laundry, utility room and drying patio - carefully hidden under the front garden.

Upon entering the residence, visitors walk along a corridor that extends the axis of the walkway. This axis connects with the intimate areas, such as the office, TV room and pantry, until reaching the four suites facing the preservation area at the back of the plot. The route is enhanced by a double-height ceiling in the center of the house, where a staircase leads to the lower floor, marking access to the social area.

On the lower floor, the spaces open up to the outside with extensive integration: the living room, dining room and kitchen connect with the gourmet area and the landscaping in the background. The kitchen can be isolated by retractable panels, providing flexibility of use. The wooden ceiling in the dining table area, the use of generous window frames and the internal vegetation present in flower boxes on the double-height ceiling increase the connection with nature and the fluidity of the spaces.

At the back, a generous lawn leads to the infinity pool, strategically positioned to capture the view of the preserved forest. The leisure area also has a sauna and spa, framed by landscaping and views that complete the living experience.

Casa Pedra Alta was built entirely with a metal structure, chosen for its slenderness, speed of assembly and excellent performance in overcoming the large spans in the social area. Curiously, the metal structure is completely built-in - both the pillars and the beams are enveloped with finishing techniques that hide its presence. The sloping eaves, for example, are also made of metal, but covered with cement slabs and painted in a burnt cement tone, creating a refined and silent aesthetic. The construction system thus becomes a highly efficient technical solution that does not compromise the materiality or language desired for the project.

Casa Pedra Alta is a precise and sensitive architectural gesture - a balance between lightness and robustness, integration and privacy, landscape and structure.