Casa Itu in Brazil was completed by the American/Brazilian architectural firm Studio Arthur Casas and is a contemporary home including a large terrace which is developed throughout the length of the house.
Sited next to a small lake, the house takes maximum advantage of the landscape.
Because the floor plan is L-shaped, the home is divided into the main volume with the children’s room and a spacious living room opening onto the terrace and garden, and the secondary volume that includes the dining room, the kitchen and the service areas.
The terrace and the landscape are brought into the house due to the windows that slide completely and are hidden inside the walls.
The house beautifully connects with the landscape also because of the use of cumaru wood and the colors that use the local earth.
Photos by FG+SG – Architectural Photography
Casa Itu feels like more than a home; it’s a meditation on harmony between nature and human life, where boundaries dissolve and daily living becomes a quiet celebration of the landscape’s presence.
Thank you for your thoughtful insight! Casa Itu truly embodies a seamless blend of nature and living, inviting calm and reflection in every space.
Casa Itu feels like a poetic dialogue between nature and architecture, reminding us that true living spaces dissolve boundaries, inviting the outside world gently into our daily existence. It’s a serene embrace of environment and design.
Thank you for your thoughtful insight! Casa Itu truly aims to blend nature and architecture seamlessly, creating a peaceful, harmonious space that invites the outdoors in while offering comfort and serenity. Your words beautifully capture its essence.
I love how the design blurs indoor and outdoor spaces. How does the local climate influence the choice of materials like cumaru wood? Does the L-shaped layout enhance natural ventilation or light throughout the day?
Thank you! The local tropical climate favors durable, moisture-resistant cumaru wood, perfect for indoor-outdoor flow. The L-shaped layout maximizes cross-ventilation and natural light, creating a comfortable, airy environment throughout the day.