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messina | rivas Completes 120 m² Main House in Serra do Mar Valleys Near Pedra da Macela

architecture-design · 2026-10-13

Set to be finished in 2024, the Main House, designed by the São Paulo architecture firm messina | rivas, is situated in the Serra do Mar valleys near Pedra da Macela, a popular tourist spot in Brazil's Cunha region. The residence spans 120 m² and was crafted by architects Francisco Rivas and Rodrigo Messina, with civil engineering by Carlinhos. Federico Cairoli captured images of the finished structure, while Susanna Moreira curated it for publication. The architects selected this site for its stunning views, allowing glimpses of the sea, mountains, and the city of Paraty. The project is classified as a house and features both English and Portuguese versions in its publication.

Key facts

  • The Main House was completed in 2024.
  • The project has an area of 120 m².
  • It is located in the valleys of the Serra do Mar near Pedra da Macela.
  • Pedra da Macela is a tourist spot in the region of Cunha, Brazil.
  • The architects are Francisco Rivas and Rodrigo Messina of messina | rivas.
  • Civil engineering was handled by Carlinhos.
  • Photographs were taken by Federico Cairoli.
  • The project was curated by Susanna Moreira and published with a Portuguese-language version.

Entities

Artists

  • Francisco Rivas
  • Rodrigo Messina
  • Federico Cairoli
  • Susanna Moreira
  • Carlinhos

Institutions

  • messina | rivas
  • ArchDaily

Locations

  • Serra do Mar
  • Pedra da Macela
  • Cunha
  • Paraty
  • Brazil

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