This house was designed by Andrade Moretin and is situated a few steps from the beach, on the north coast of the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The place is rich in vegetation and hot, humid climate. The project started as an idea for a large shelter, where a man can be shelters from the rain or blazing sun, without blocking the permanent natural ventilation. The entire structure is located at 75 cm above ground level and is supported by concrete columns. The building is 6 meters high and 18 meters with dimensions of 8 m. It is made of wooden boards in advance, which saves time and errors, and does not pollute the environment. Both facades are fiberglass panels with protective walls against mosquitoes, which do not impede the view and ocean breezes.
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