São Paulo, 2024. Isabelle and Fernando were looking for a home that met their family routine needs and was close to their daughter’s school, in the Vila Madalena neighborhood. They found a house built in the 1940s, largely preserved with its original configuration, located on a 300m² lot, featuring a two-story main house and a two-story annex.
Despite the property’s attractive features, some areas didn’t fully meet the couple’s needs, especially in terms of outdoor space usage and integration between the interiors. Thus, they sought out architects Karen Evangelisti and Marcos Mendes, who were partners at Iná Arquitetura (Karen and Marcos are currently partners at Goiva Arquitetura), for a renovation project aimed at reconfiguring the spaces to provide new possibilities for living and functionality.
The external area was one of the main focuses of the intervention. The front garden was redesigned, with a replacement of plant species, while the side setback, previously used as a garage, was transformed into a central square. This new configuration now connects the main house’s internal access with the annex, which was converted into a leisure area with a swimming pool.
To address the unevenness of the terrain, platforms were built with benches and green areas, creating spaces for socializing and circulation. A covered barbecue area was strategically installed, connecting to the main house’s kitchen, making it ideal for social events.
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