Designed by Stemmer Rodrigues, Carajá house ntegrates architecture and landscape through a sculptural roof slab, generous openings, and fluid living spaces.

Porto Alegre, Brazil, 2024 – Located in Vila Assunção, a residential neighborhood overlooking the Guaíba River in Porto Alegre, Carajá House is conceived as an extension of its natural surroundings. Designed by Brazilian architecture studio Stemmer Rodrigues, the 441.22 m² residence was developed around the preservation of the site's 34 native trees, fulfilling the clients' primary request.

Designed for a young couple with three children and several pets, the project was developed and built between 2020 and 2023, replacing an existing house with a new residence that establishes a close dialogue with the landscape.

Large floor-to-ceiling glazed openings connect the social areas to the garden, allowing abundant natural light and creating a continuous relationship between the interior spaces and the surrounding vegetation. The preserved trees become an integral part of the architecture, while a jacaranda tree occupies a circular internal courtyard, bringing nature into the heart of the home.

The material palette reinforces this connection to the landscape. Timber is extensively used on both interior and exterior walls and ceilings, creating warmth and continuity throughout the house. In the main living areas, a louro-freijó wood ceiling enhances the welcoming atmosphere and contributes to the overall sense of comfort.

The interior design highlights contemporary Brazilian design, featuring pieces such as the Pendureiro coat rack by Ingrid Stemmer, the Concrete dining table by estudiobola, the Pele sideboard by Roberta Banqueri, and the Pitu chaise longue by Aristeu Pires.

Custom hydraulic cement tiles, also designed by Ingrid Stemmer, draw inspiration from the basket-weaving traditions of the Carajá Indigenous people and are incorporated throughout the living room, kitchen, and bathrooms, adding a subtle cultural layer to the project.

Extending over the koi pond-style swimming pool, the cantilevered terrace is finished with white pebbles, creating a visual continuity between the architecture, the water, and the surrounding landscape.