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Forest House by Lucas Gonçalves Arquitetura in Franca, Brazil

architecture-design · 2026-08-26

Lucas Gonçalves Arquitetura has completed the Forest House (Casa da Mata), a residential project located in Franca, São Paulo, Brazil. The house, designed for a family seeking a peaceful lifestyle and daily connection with nature, covers an area of 1,032 square meters and was completed in 2025. The lead architect is Lucas Gonçalves, with project team members Felipe Melo and Alexandre Oliveira. Landscaping was handled by Fernanda Macedo Paisagismo, and civil engineering consulting was provided by Italo Galego. The project features products from manufacturers such as Carpintaria Solid Wood, Montabox Vidros Esquadrias, Roberto Almeida Interiores, and Signato.Art Marmoraria. Photographs of the house were taken by Keniche Santos. The project is categorized under residential architecture and houses. The text description was provided by the architects, and the project was curated by Susanna Moreira. The original version of the description is available in Portuguese. The house exemplifies contemporary residential design that prioritizes integration with the natural environment.

Key facts

  • Project: Forest House (Casa da Mata)
  • Architect: Lucas Gonçalves Arquitetura
  • Location: Franca, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Area: 1,032 m²
  • Year: 2025
  • Photographer: Keniche Santos
  • Landscaping: 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
  • São Paulo
  • Brazil

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