Casa da mata

Casa da mata is set within the Atlantic Forest edge of Maresias, prioritizing shade, ventilation and low impact on the ground. A lightweight structure organizes rooms along a sheltered walkway, keeping built mass compact and adaptable. Openings are kept deliberate, framing trunks and canopy while protecting privacy, so the house reads as an inhabitable threshold between forest humidity and interior calm. Materials are chosen for resistance to salt air and moisture, and detailing favors repairable joints so the house can age with the forest instead of against it.