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Casa da Mata: A Tranquil Forest Home in Franca, Brazil

architecture-design · 2026-08-26

Casa da Mata, designed by Lucas Gonçalves Arquitetura, is a residential project completed in 2025 in Franca, São Paulo, Brazil. The 1,032 square meter house was conceived for a family seeking a peaceful lifestyle and a daily connection with nature. The project team includes principal architect Lucas Gonçalves, with Felipe Melo and Alexandre Oliveira, landscape design by Fernanda Macedo Paisagismo, and civil engineering by Italo Galego. The architecture is documented by photographer Keniche Santos, and the project was curated by Susanna Moreira. Materials and products were sourced from suppliers including Carpintaria Solid Wood, Montabox Vidros Esquadrias, Roberto Almeida Interiores, and Signato.Art Marmoraria. The house is categorized under residential architecture and houses, reflecting a design that integrates with its natural surroundings.

Key facts

  • Project: Casa da Mata
  • Architect: Lucas Gonçalves Arquitetura
  • Location: Franca, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Area: 1032 m²
  • Year: 2025
  • Photographer: Keniche Santos
  • Landscape: Fernanda Macedo Paisagismo
  • Civil Engineering: Italo Galego

Entities

Artists

  • Lucas Gonçalves
  • Felipe Melo
  • Alexandre Oliveira
  • Fernanda Macedo
  • Italo Galego
  • Keniche Santos
  • Susanna Moreira

Institutions

  • Lucas Gonçalves Arquitetura
  • Carpintaria Solid Wood
  • Montabox Vidros Esquadrias
  • Roberto Almeida Interiores
  • Signato.Art Marmoraria

Locations

  • Franca
  • Brazil
  • São Paulo

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