'Casa Acqua' by Cristina Menezes: Innovation in Residential House

Casa Acqua

Residential House for Cristina Menezes Arquitetura

Casa Acqua was designed in the same way as the first Roman dwellings. Those discovered under the petrified lavas of the Vesuvius volcano that had an O-shaped floor plan and an inner courtyard; balconies around the rooms that allowed the visual integration of spaces. This typology was exploded and adapted to current times and, above all, rethought for this real moment of pandemic, for the Casa Acqua project in Brazil. The project has four modules with an internal patio. This individualized implantation, surrounded by water mirrors, elements of aesthetic interest, brings privacy and comfort.

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Unique Properties

Casa Acqua was created specifically for the demand action in Brazil, for this time that the world is living in! It provides inspiration and tools for anyone in Brazil or anywhere with dry tropical climate! For who is interested to live with heathly and on nature! A home with the precepts of sustainability is the unique and different guideline! The use of prefabricated modules reduced the impact of construction on nature; shortened construction time and cost!

Production Technology

The design was made with four pre-fabricated modules to build in a short time! The use of those modules allowed the use of synthetic coatings and sub-multiples of their measurements and this solution does not generate waste, with less impact on nature . Casa Acqua is fully open to provide full integration with the outdoor area.

Design Challenge

The key challenge was to find the right solution to close Casa Acqua without glass frames! The client asked for ventilation and natural lighting in its fullness with full integration with the outdoor area. To have privacy and protection from the sun; from rain; from insects and strong winds, vertical windshield and awnings were used that seal 95%! With this solution Casa Acqua guaranteed the precepts of sustainability and of a healthy home, for days of pandemic, without air conditioning!

Project Duration

The project started in May 2021 and the construction finished in September 2021 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Operation Flow

This project was created for a young couple to live, in times of a pandemic, in full contact with nature, full of light and natural ventilation, in Brazil!

Research

Nowadays all architects comunities are trying to help the people to live better and heathly in their homes! Casa Acqua concept was created for this demand action in Brazil! It is too late to prevent the world from changing, but not late enough that all hope has been lost for a better world. Architecture is deeply involved in this process, as the transformation of the built environment and the construction industry are key to the way we live. Casa Acqua is a way to provide inspiration and tools for anyone in a country with dry tropical climate!

Inspiration

Casa Acqua was conceptualized in the same guidelines as the first Roman dwellings, those one had an O shaped floor plan with an inner courtyard allowing the visual integration of all spaces. This typology was suitable for current times to Casa Acqua using four modules individualized with an inner courtyard, surrounded by water mirrors to symbolize the central fountain! All modules are fully open to ensure the use of ventilation and natural lighting. Vertical awnings were used for privacy.

Image Credits

Main Image: Photographer Jomar Bragança,2021 Image #1: Photographer Jomar Bragança,2021 Image #2: Photographer Jomar Bragança,2021 Image #3: Photographer Jomar Bragança,2021 Image #4: Photographer Jomar Bragança,2021 Vídeo: Estudio NY18,2021

Project Overview

Casa Acqua Residential House has been a Silver winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Silver Recognition

Cristina Menezes was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Casa Acqua Residential House.

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