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Casa Xingu by TETRO Arquitetura: A House Embedded in the Landscape

architecture-design · 2026-07-06

Casa Xingu, an innovative residential project led by TETRO Arquitetura, is slated for completion in 2025 in Nova Lima, Brazil. Spanning 1,800 square meters, the design harmonizes with the land, which features unique plateaus, stone structures, and untouched forest areas. The team, including prominent architects such as Carlos Maia and Débora Mendes, aimed to fuse the home seamlessly with its natural surroundings. Curator Susanna Moreira and photographer Nelson Kon also contributed to the project, enhancing the architecture's connection to the striking mountainous landscape.

Key facts

  • Casa Xingu is located in Nova Lima, Brazil.
  • The project was completed in 2025.
  • Total area is 1,800 m².
  • Architecture firm: TETRO Arquitetura.
  • Lead architects: Carlos Maia, Débora Mendes, Igor Macedo.
  • Design team includes Guilherme Castro, Bianca Carvalho, Luisa Lage, Sabrina Freitas, Marcia Aline, Manuela Moss.
  • Curated by Susanna Moreira.
  • Photographs by Nelson Kon.

Entities

Artists

  • Carlos Maia
  • Débora Mendes
  • Igor Macedo
  • Guilherme Castro
  • Bianca Carvalho
  • Luisa Lage
  • Sabrina Freitas
  • Marcia Aline
  • Manuela Moss
  • Susanna Moreira
  • Nelson Kon

Institutions

  • TETRO Arquitetura

Locations

  • Nova Lima
  • Brazil

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