VOA Arquitetura Renovates Family Beach House in Praia da Baleia
In 2023, VOA Arquitetura finalized the significant renovation of Casa ADS, a family beach house situated on Baleia Beach in São Sebastião, São Paulo, Brazil. Spanning 785 square meters, this project was spearheaded by architects Beatriz Barbieri, Julia Zarouk, Marcella Gavasso, and Maria Pia Laloni, with curation by Susanna Moreira and photography by Rafael Renzo. Having served as the family's cherished retreat for over two decades, the house required updates to meet contemporary needs. The renovation focused on enhancing the connection to the landscape and adapting the space for modern living. Classified as residential architecture and adaptive reuse, the project highlights the importance of modernization while maintaining ties to its natural environment. ArchDaily featured the project, with its original content in Portuguese.
Key facts
- Casa ADS is located on Baleia Beach in São Sebastião, São Paulo, Brazil.
- The renovation was designed by VOA Arquitetura.
- Lead architects: Beatriz Barbieri, Julia Zarouk, Marcella Gavasso, and Maria Pia Laloni.
- Project area: 785 m².
- Completion year: 2023.
- Photographs by Rafael Renzo.
- Curated by Susanna Moreira.
- Category: Residential Architecture, Adaptive Reuse.
Entities
Artists
- Beatriz Barbieri
- Julia Zarouk
- Marcella Gavasso
- Maria Pia Laloni
- Susanna Moreira
- Rafael Renzo
Institutions
- VOA Arquitetura
- ArchDaily
Locations
- Praia da Baleia
- São Sebastião
- São Paulo
- Brazil