A Cozy Home In Brazil Split Into 3 Barn-Like Buildings

Every project has a unique story and every home has its own way of being perfect. This one is pretty unusual in several ways. For one, it’s not a single building but three separate ones. It was modeled after other countryside-style homes but without the actual traditional design. 

A minimalistic set of offset stairs gently go up the slope and bring the house into view
A minimalistic set of offset stairs gently go up the slope and bring the house into view

The project was completed by architecture studio Kiko Salomão in 2018 and the trio of houses is located in the Bragança Paulista region of Brazil. The house, as mentioned before, is organized into three separate volumes and they all have a barn-like structure. They divide the functions into a living area, a private quarters and a service area. This creates a very clear and physical distinction between these spaces in a way that a traditional single building couldn’t.

The eclectic style applies to both the exterior and the interior of all three volumes
The eclectic style applies to both the exterior and the interior of all three volumes
The doors and windows have black wooden shutters that can completely close off the house when needed
The doors and windows have black wooden shutters that can completely close off the house when needed
One of three buildings houses the social areas, including this elegant dining room
One of three buildings houses the social areas, including this elegant dining room

The three barn-like buildings share the same type of design. They have gable roofs without any overhangs and an eye-catching assorted brick pattern on the exterior walls. Large windows and sliding glass doors with black frames and matching wooden shutters are neatly lined up and provide a strong connection with the outdoors while at the same time filling the interior spaces with natural light and exposing them to the lovely countryside views. 

The gable roof adds a cozy touch to the interior but also allows the areas to look and feel very airy and open
The gable roof adds a cozy touch to the interior but also allows the areas to look and feel very airy and open

As you can tell by the eclectic design, one of the goals of this project was to construct a house that fits beautifully within the surroundings but that at the same time stands out from all the other neighboring homes. It’s unique but in a familiar way. 

The buildings have a barn-like shape and a simplified design, with no overhangs on any side
The buildings have a barn-like shape and a simplified design, with no overhangs on any side
The assorted brick pattern on the exterior walls helps the structures to more easily blend into the surroundings
The assorted brick pattern on the exterior walls helps the structures to more easily blend into the surroundings
In total the three sections of the house provide 900 square meters of living space
In total the three sections of the house provide 900 square meters of living space
A black pergola roof stretches out and attached to two of the buildings creating a courtyard area
A black pergola roof stretches out and attached to two of the buildings creating a courtyard area
The buildings also frame a large and beautiful backyard with a swimming pool and plenty of space to go around
The buildings also frame a large and beautiful backyard with a swimming pool and plenty of space to go around
Although they're separate structures, the three volumes feel like a whole
Although they’re separate structures, the three volumes feel like a whole