This house doesn't begin with straight walls. It begins with curves.
Right at the entrance, two brick planes stand out. They are not aligned. They bend,
almost as if they were in motion. And they already show that this house is not rigid.
This is the Mare house, designed by Studio Bloco Architecture on the coast of Brazil.
And the name Mare, tide, already gives a clue. The house follows a lighter logic,
more fluid, more connected to its surroundings.
The design is organized into two volumes, one on top of the other, and between them,
two large wooden slabs. These slabs create wide overhangs, protect from the sun,
and form covered outdoor areas. As you enter, the house opens up,
but not in an exaggerated way. It maintains a well-controlled continuity.
The floor and ceiling extend across the boundary between inside and outside,
making the spaces feel like one. The social area is on the ground floor. Living room,
kitchen, shared spaces, all connected to the backyard garden and with views toward the lake.
The house also works efficiently. Many elements are built in. Equipment is hidden.
This keeps the spaces more minimal and reinforces the sense of continuous volume.
At the same time, there is careful attention to organization.
The private spaces are distributed across the two levels,
one suite on the ground floor, the others upstairs.
On the upper level, the bedrooms connect to a balcony facing the front of the site,
creating another usable outdoor space.
Another important element is the garden. Right at the entrance, it is already present.
And it is dominated by a large tree that organizes the space around it,
and creates a strong visual reference within the house. You can see this tree from multiple points,
including the upper level. This keeps nature constantly present.
The house does not try to isolate the interior. It integrates. The materiality reinforces this.
Wood, stone, natural textures, all in more neutral tones, without strong contrasts.
This creates a lighter, more relaxed atmosphere, well aligned with the coastal context.
Technology is also present, but in a subtle way. Lighting automation, curtains, sound.
Everything integrated, without drawing attention.
In the end, the Mare house is simple to understand. It doesn't try to be rigid.
It adapts. It uses curves. It uses shade.
It uses natural materials. And it creates a house that works well with the climate
and the lifestyle of the place. A house made to be used, not just to be seen.
