Knowing the magnetism that Trancoso exercises on those that have the privilege to have discovered it. For that reason, this São Paulo based architect chose Trancoso as its first project and what a project it turned out to be!
In a closed, gated community located upon the cliffs above the ocean, the 1600 m² plot, surrounded by tropical rainforest at a 10 minute walk from both the beaches below as well as the historic square of Trancoso, was chosen as the ideal location.
The construction respected the topografy of the land and the existing vegetation without removing trees or moving land. A total 800 m² was constructed distributed in three pavillions. The first one comprising the social areas, acessible through a wooden bridge, proportioning privacy and protecting the area from rain and over-exposition of the sun keeping it light and ventilated at the same time. It integrates the living, with dining area, an open american kitchen surrounded with a large wooden deck, integrating the incredible nature into the living space. The infinity swimming pool and sauna are level with the top of the trees, adding another "wo-factor" to this spectaculair villa.
In the pavillion below, 6 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms offer access and views to the beautiful garden and are equipped with the luxury and comfort that one would expect. The masterbedroom has a walk-in-closet, make-up and dressing and double sinks and showers and is seperately acessible and protected with a pergola of wood and glass. Also separated is the service area with independant staff access. On the roof of this pavillion a gourmet terrace for outdoor dining, BBQ was projected and it is integrated with the social areas, the pool and the veranda.
Lastly on top of the pavillion containing the social spaces, there is a "green-roof" with a wooden bench designed to contemplate the beautiful nature. From here, above the trees, one may enjoy the view to the ocean below.
A LITTLE ABOUT TRANCOSO & PORTO SEGURO
Former fishing village turned trendy getaway, Trancoso is famous for its white, semi-deserted beaches with cristal clear water and rich marine fauna, protected by reefs and with natural pools during low tide. With a semi-tropical climate and an average temperature of 24º C, its natural wonders epitomize an alluring invitation to sip coconut juice and caipirinhas while the sunlight glitzes above. Trancoso is located 23 km from Porto Seguro, in the Discovery Coast of southern Bahia. Considered the starting point of Brazilian history and culture, it is where Portuguese explorer Pedro Alvares Cabral disembarked more than five centuries ago, and was declared World Natural Heritage by UNESCO in 1999. Beaches like Espelho, Coqueiro, Pedra Grande and Nativos are enjoyed by a mixture of natives, Brazil's free-spirited elite from the southeast and winter birds from Europe and North America, some of which have settled down and set up business in the place - not to mention celebrity regulars like Naomi Campbell and Gisele Bündchen. Quadrado, the main square, is the dominant attraction after the sea, sun and sand triptych - an open field with uneven cobblestones bordered by charming candy-coloured low-rise wooden houses and, at the far end, a small chalk-white church, the second oldest in Brazil. Behind it, a dramatic view overlooking the pristine Atlantic Ocean. At night, dainty lanterns sparkle from the mango and almond trees and art galleries stay open well past midnight while glasses clink and local music (think samba, bossa nova and forró) echoes in the outdoor tables of hip bars and restaurants. Glamorous beach clubs make the perfect setting to watch the sunrise's mesmerizing pallette.Architecture project by André Luque Arquitetura / Pictures: Cláudio Ferraz Pinheiro.
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