House in Piedade by Nitsche Arquitetos

The architectural design of the “House in Piedade” was developed with a focus on efficiency, aiming to precisely meet the specific needs of the local environment and the client’s requirements. Located in the countryside of São Paulo, the house, with approximately 140m², stands out for its programmatic simplicity, fast construction, and reduced costs.

The residence consists of two main programmatic blocks that house the bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and living room. Between these blocks, a covered veranda with transparent roofing was positioned, designed to be a sheltered living space with natural sunlight—especially important in a mountainous city subject to lower temperatures during the winter.

The CLT (cross-laminated timber) construction system was chosen due to the short spans and the need for rapid construction. The entire structural assembly of the house was completed in less than a week. Using wooden panels as the structural design element not only prioritizes construction efficiency but also ensures a lower environmental impact, since the production of this material retains greenhouse gases and consumes less energy than steel and concrete.

Translucent roofing tiles were used throughout the house, not only to protect the CLT ceiling panels from rain exposure but also to allow light into the central veranda and the eaves.

The “House in Piedade” project represents a balance between functionality and sustainability, addressing the practical demands of the design while exploring new construction possibilities.