
NEVES BEACH RESIDENCE: Experimenting with symmetry
For this urban-beach hybrid residence, we prioritized symmetry to balance exterior views while ensuring privacy. Employing local techniques and materials kept costs low and fostered a harmonious relationship with the surroundings.
The layout distinguishes between a social open floor plan on the ground level and a more private upper floor, accommodating the owner's lifestyle split between beach and city living.
Centered around a blue tower, the design features a spine staircase flanked by volumes inspired by local beachfront architecture. These volumes hover above a white slab-like enclosure housing the ground-floor living spaces. The rear portion of the upper level curves without openings, enclosing an office and bedroom to shield against excessive sunlight from the west.
![]() View from side street at South | ![]() Floor plans | ![]() View from side street at South |
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![]() West elevation with curved volumes cantilevering towards backyard | ![]() Façade facing the beach | ![]() Main façade facing the beach |
![]() Detail of front façade | ![]() The central axis is marked by a tower containing a staircase | ![]() Building finishes are simple and borrow from local tradition |
![]() View from upper floor suite facing ground floor deck | ![]() Living room facing staircase | ![]() View of staircase with kitchen at back |
![]() View from kitchen towards living | ![]() View from play room towards kitchen and dining at back | ![]() View from play room towards front deck |
![]() Corridor at upper floor | ![]() Detail of balcony on upper floor master suite | ![]() Detail of balcony from upper floor bedroom |