costa esmeralda houses
The main virtue of this residential development on the Santa Catarina coast is that the back of every lot opens up to interesting views. The five examples presented here illustrate an occupation strategy:
Courtyard houses oriented toward their own gardens, providing privacy while preserving the horizon.
Single-story houses respect the slope of the hillside, allowing the uneven terrain to be accommodated at the entrance and at the rear.
A linear layout ensures that all houses have excellent solar orientation toward the north or east.
Pools occupy the rear slope of the lot. The water’s surface creates a delicate boundary for the courtyard and mirrors the horizon.
Santa Catarina/2025
Team:
Sofia Comini
Miguel Mincache
The main virtue of this residential development on the Santa Catarina coast is that the back of every lot opens up to interesting views. The five examples presented here illustrate an occupation strategy:
Courtyard houses oriented toward their own gardens, providing privacy while preserving the horizon.
Single-story houses respect the slope of the hillside, allowing the uneven terrain to be accommodated at the entrance and at the rear.
A linear layout ensures that all houses have excellent solar orientation toward the north or east.
Pools occupy the rear slope of the lot. The water’s surface creates a delicate boundary for the courtyard and mirrors the horizon.