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André Vainer Arquitetos' L-Shaped House in São Paulo

architecture-design · 2026-08-20

In 2023, André Vainer Arquitetos completed a 550 m² residential project in São Paulo, Brazil. The house is arranged in an L-shape along the property's boundaries and front setback, preserving a large open patio within. Its openings face east, north, and west to maximize sunlight. The project was led by André Vainer, with co-author Gabriela Fuganholi and collaborator Tiago Wright van Deursen, alongside specialist consultants for structure, lighting, landscaping, acoustics, and MEP systems. Photography was provided by Pedro Napolitano Prata, and the project was featured through curation by Susanna Moreira.

Key facts

  • Project completed in 2023 in São Paulo, Brazil
  • Total area of 550 m²
  • Architecture firm: André Vainer Arquitetos
  • Lead architect: André Vainer
  • Co-author: Gabriela Fuganholi
  • Design forms an L-shape, preserving an open patio
  • Openings oriented east, north, and west for solar gain
  • Photographed by Pedro Napolitano Prata
  • Curated by Susanna Moreira

Entities

Artists

  • André Vainer
  • Gabriela Fuganholi
  • Tiago Wright van Deursen
  • Eduardo Duprat
  • Anna Turra
  • André Paoliello
  • Renato Cipriano
  • Pedro Napolitano Prata
  • Susanna Moreira

Institutions

  • André Vainer Arquitetos
  • Benedicts Engenharia
  • Dlameza Engenharia
  • Logiproject
  • Sonic Arts
  • Project System
  • AMX Esquadrias
  • Marcenaria da Fazenda
  • Marcondes Ferraz Engenharia
  • Átimo Brasil
  • Coral
  • Deca
  • FÓRMICA BRASIL
  • REKA

Locations

  • São Paulo
  • Brazil
  • Alto de Pinheiros

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