opaque and transparent

In a dense, mountainous region, outside the bustling city of São Paulo, Architect Marcio Kogan explores the duality of opaque and transparent in a single-family dwelling.

Initially, Kogan’s clients desired to perch the home on top of the site, reversely, Kogan and his team of architects at Studio MK27 advised their clients to build on the lowest point of the land allowing for the home to be fully surrounded by nature.

In the 165-foot long opaque portion of the home, the openings were minimized and used as sliding doors to intensify the integration between inside and out. The use of the internal materials, such as wood, brings a cozy vibe like the traditional chalets in the mountains.