Casa Frade is a project designed by Schuchovski Arquitetura. The residence, located in a large plot with a privileged view facing the canal was chosen by the family who wanted a quiet and comfortable place to rest and also to receive friends and family. The house already had a very characteristic history and architecture, originally designed by architect Gabriel Matravolgyi. Once acquired by the family, some changes in the layout and openings were suggested by Schuchovski Arquitetura, for greater integration between spaces, in order to better attend the needs of the new owners, while still maintaining the original essence of the house design, respecting the preexisting architecture. Photography by Eduardo Macarios.

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The main change made in this project was the integration of the living and the balcony, which are the main living areas of the house. In these spaces, the original Niwala Yellow stone floor was kept. However, some coatings were revised, as well as the lighting and frames, following a sophisticated line, without excesses, and seeking unity, with the original concept of the house. The garden located in front of the canal promotes the connection of the spaces with the external areas, where a gazebo was created right next to the pool, with a sitting area and support for meetings and events. The pool was also revised, from its design to the coatings, and received a large beach a...