Located on a plot with a steep slope and a permanent view of the natural landscape at the back of the condominium, Casa da Praça Linear was born out of the residents' desire to preserve this horizon. The solution was to create a house elevated off the ground, which not only responds to the topography, but also enhances the views of the surroundings, resulting in a unique architecture, immersed in the landscape.

The name of the house comes from its most symbolic gesture: the creation of a linear square. This square is as much a spatial idea as a symbolic one, since it begins outside the house, in the arrival space, with a Portuguese stone floor, water mirror, bench, tree and vegetation, and continues inside the residence, creating a visual and physical continuity that crosses the entire plot until it reaches the pool and the landscape in the background. This path defines not only the main circulation of the house, but also its atmosphere: walking along this "internal street", the resident experiences the space in a fluid, almost public way, but in full intimacy.

Inside, the plaza spans a double-height ceiling that is naturally lit by a motorized opening roof. In this space, three trees planted directly on the floor further reinforce the feeling of being outdoors. With the roof open, natural light penetrates directly, creating a unique ambience of being outdoors indoors.

On the first floor, all the areas are organized around this linear square: to the left are the kitchen, TV room and an office that also serves as a music room; to the right, the gourmet area, laundry room and pool bathroom. The organization is clear and functional, with the side rooms accessed from the main circulation.

The upper floor is the intimate area, with bedrooms and an office. The upper body stands out not only for its program, but for its constructive and structural language of a white metal box that rests lightly on the lower volumes.

The construction technique adopted plays a fundamental role in the language of the house. The first floor is made up of concrete volumes, raised off the ground by pillars that rise directly from the natural terrain. These grayish volumes, with their rough texture, make a strong visual impression.

The upper floor is structured like a white metal box, subtly supported by the lower volumes. Its apparent structure, with metal trusses and generous spans, is also its main formal expression. An indentation between the upper and first floor slabs, marked by a strip of glass, accentuates the lightness of this structure and allows light to enter, creating the impression that the box is floating.

As the house is elevated off the ground, the resulting lower space was transformed into more of a living area, with stone flooring and abundant landscaping. During the construction process, the clients acquired the neighboring plot, creating an extension to the garden. Metal stairs connect the house to this new space, where there is a gourmet pergola, a concrete bench, vegetable garden, orchard and even a small sports court on a polished concrete floor. In this way, the house reinforces its connection with the ground through the landscape and outdoor activities.