Casa Figueira, or House of Figueira, is a structural wonder created by the architectural firm of Stemmer Rodrigues. The house takes its name from the giant tree present at the site. Figueira is Portuguese for fig tree.
This sleek and modern concrete and wood home beautifully embraces and honors the environment. The house was specifically constructed with the bottom floor positioned more toward one side to avoid damaging the massive root structure of the old growth tree. This causes a vast majority of the sleek second floor to seemingly float above the ground. A boulder like structure gently provides the necessary support and visual anchor underneath that floating second floor. The massive boulder is part of the house, but seems almost part of the natural landscape.
Casa Figueira is a beautiful example of the marriage of modern style and nature. The house is situated on the plot in a way that maximizes canal views and honors an old tree. More than that, however, the careful design provides for energy efficiency. The specific design and placement of the building allows the harsher south wind to be repelled and the more mild north wind to be channeled inside the home. The house is a gorgeous reminder that modern style homes can still blend magnificently with their environment.
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