{"id":676811,"date":"2026-05-31T23:05:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T23:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/676811\/"},"modified":"2026-05-31T23:05:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T23:05:15","slug":"lima-house-carves-open-living-spaces-around-a-tropical-garden-in-sao-paulo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/676811\/","title":{"rendered":"lima house carves open living spaces around a tropical garden in s\u00e3o paulo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pietro Terlizzi wraps Lima House in brick, timber, and wood<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lima House is a single-family <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/residential-architecture-interiors\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">residence<\/a> designed by Pietro Terlizzi Arquitetura, conceived to create a domestic environment that integrates characteristics associated with both mountain and coastal landscapes within the urban context of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/architecture-in-sao-paulo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">S\u00e3o Paulo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/architecture-in-brazil\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brazil<\/a>. The architectural approach prioritizes openness, with a reduced number of internal walls and an emphasis on openings toward the exterior, allowing landscape elements to extend into the interior spaces.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Developed as a new construction, the 400-sqm residence is organized across three levels: a garage on the lower floor, social areas on the ground floor, and private spaces on the upper floor. The design concept explores the atmosphere of a beach house within the city through the use of natural materials such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/marble-and-stone-design\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">stone<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/wood-and-timber-architecture\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wood<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/brick-architecture\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">brick<\/a>. The project includes a recreational program composed of a barbecue area, an outdoor swing, and a swimming pool with a suspended deck and spa. High ceilings support natural lighting and cross ventilation throughout the interior spaces.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"lima house 1\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lima-house-1-6a18a1326ae66.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>aerial view | all images courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/pietroterlizzi.com.br\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Pietro Terlizzi Arquitetura<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lima House unfolds around a pool and planted\u00a0landscape<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A key element of the project by <a href=\"https:\/\/pietroterlizzi.com.br\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Studio<\/a> Pietro Terlizzi Arquitetura is the gourmet balcony, which is integrated with both the interior living areas and the pool zone, while also allowing separation through 9-meter sliding doors. This space continues the material palette of the interior, incorporating brick surfaces, wooden furniture, and structural Garapeira wood ceiling beams. Vegetation and daylight contribute to the spatial continuity between interior and exterior areas. A staircase adjacent to this area extends beyond the building line, forming a landing that overlooks the barbecue zone.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The recreational area centers on a pool designed with references to the work of Brazilian architect and landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx, combining straight and curved geometries in both paving and landscape composition. The result is a fluid composition without strict linear boundaries, integrated with surrounding greenery. The suspended walkway uses a wood-like flooring finish, while the pool deck is finished with natural S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 stone. Additional elements include a swing attached to a pergola, where an orchidarium is also located.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The pool was constructed prior to the main building, informing the subsequent architectural layout. The surrounding landscape was developed with organic forms intended to complement the water feature. The material and color palette throughout the project is based on natural elements, including stone and wood, with freij\u00f3 wood used in selected details. The reduced number of internal partitions supports spatial continuity and visual openness across Lima House.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"lima house 2\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lima-house-2-6a18a1326aefb.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>frontal facade<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"lima house 3\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lima-house-3-6a18a1326af40.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>facade<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"lima house 4\" width=\"818\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lima-house-4-6a18a1326af8c.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>aerial view<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"lima house 5\" width=\"818\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lima-house-5-6a18a1326afc9.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>transition internal\/ external<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"lima house 6\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lima-house-6-6a18a1326afff.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>outdoor area<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"lima house 7\" width=\"818\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lima-house-7-6a18a1326b042.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>outdoor area<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"lima house 8\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lima-house-8-6a18a1326b077.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>outdoor area<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"lima house 9\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lima-house-9-6a18a1326b0c2.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>outdoor area<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"lima house 10\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lima-house-10-6a18a1326b0fc.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>interior area<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"lima house 11\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lima-house-11-6a18a1326b13a.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>interior area<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"lima house 12\" width=\"818\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lima-house-12-6a18a1326b172.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>interior area<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>project info:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>name:\u00a0Lima House<br \/>architect:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pietroterlizzi.com.br\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Pietro Terlizzi Arquitetura<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pietro_terlizzi_arquitetura\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">@pietro_terlizzi_arquitetura<\/a><\/p>\n<p>location: S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">designboom has received this project from our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/readers-submit\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DIY submissions<\/a>\u00a0feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/readers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">edited by: 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