Aroeira House by FGMF: A Sloping Site Response in São Paulo
FGMF has successfully completed the Aroeira House, a substantial residential project spanning 1,025 square meters. Situated in the picturesque Quinta da Baronesa, a gated community in the São Paulo countryside, the house was finalized in 2024. Its strategic placement on a sloped corner lot enhances panoramic vistas and ensures convenient pedestrian access from a nearby street, while vehicles enter the lower-level garage. The project featured architects Fernando Forte, Lourenço Gimenes, and Rodrigo Marcondes Ferraz, alongside a team of coordinators. Construction was overseen by Yellowbrick Houses, with structural engineering by Benedicts and lighting design by Foco LD.
Key facts
- Aroeira House is designed by FGMF.
- Lead architects: Fernando Forte, Lourenço Gimenes, Rodrigo Marcondes Ferraz.
- Area: 1025 m².
- Year of completion: 2024.
- Location: Quinta da Baronesa, countryside of São Paulo, Brazil.
- House is positioned on upper portion of sloping corner lot for views and access.
- General construction: Yellowbrick Houses.
- Structural engineering: Benedicts; lighting: Foco LD.
- Photographs by Fran Parente.
- Project curated by Susanna Moreira.
Entities
Artists
- Fernando Forte
- Lourenço Gimenes
- Rodrigo Marcondes Ferraz
- Desyree Niedo
- Gabriel Mota
- Juliana Cadó
- Sonia Gouveia
- Geronimo Palarino
- Iacy Gottschalk
- João Baptistella
- Bárbara Dolabella
- Bruna Comin
- Bruno Suman
- Gabriel Baptista
- Giulia Petiti
- José Carlos Navarro
- Julia Jobim
- Karina Nakaura
- Lais Xavier
- Leandro Leão
- Victor Lucena
- Ana Paula Sapia
- Mariana Sarto
- Michelle Vasques
- Fran Parente
- Susanna Moreira
Institutions
- FGMF
- Yellowbrick Houses
- Benedicts
- Foco LD
Locations
- Quinta da Baronesa
- São Paulo
- Brazil