Ibiúna House: A Sculptural Take on Modular Living in Brazil
Ibiúna House by Brazilian architect Rodrigo Ohtake is a 180-square-meter modular residence designed as a weekend retreat outside São Paulo. Built on a 20,000-square-meter forested site, the home is composed of a series of prefabricated rectangular units manufactured by Syshaus. Strategic voids between these modules create shared open-air spaces for cooking, dining, and gathering, reinforcing a direct connection to the surrounding landscape.
Interior design is defined by a bold use of color, with a bright orange palette contrasting against the green site. Finishes are kept minimal, with curtainless bedroom windows opening directly to the outdoors. Ohtake also designed much of the furniture, with artwork curated by Ana Carolina, reinforcing a highly personalized living environment. The house reflects a broader ambition to explore how modular systems can deliver expressive, livable architecture without compromising sustainability or speed of construction.
The curved industrial roof that spans across the modular base, unifying the structure visually while softening its rectilinear form. The exterior is wrapped in perforated light blue steel panels, which introduce sculptural movement, provide privacy, and help the home blend into its natural setting. Structural elements include steel beams and insulated aluminum panels, and the house was completed in just 30 days.
Photographer: Paul Clemence | @photobyclemence