projects . architecture
Villa BLM
at a glance
Location
Brasilia
Status
Built
Client
Private
Type
Residential
Size
550 sq. meters
Other Features
Corten Steel Façade
Cast-in-place natural concrete slab
Library + House
BLM villa inspires purity, intimacy, simplicity and warmth, acting as a real character in its inhabitant’s lives and exerting an amazing transformation power over its visitors.
Our client aimed to create a comfortable villa during all seasons, simple and abstract. The composition consists in two main brick lined volumes, and one corten steel volume; all connected by a rustic concrete slab.
The “L” shape pedestrian pathway surrounding the library volume forces visitors to slowly discover the villa´s private spaces, unveiling the architectural composition step by step.
Finishing materials were specified to be durable. Brick, natural concrete in floors and ceilings, local marble, rustic painting, corten steel, everything contributes to a future reality of low maintenance and relative auto-sustainability.
Villa BLM was designed based on climate, existing on site vegetation, low cost maintenance and energy efficiency.
The library and study spaces.
Reflecting pool.
The main frontal volume consists in a library of approximately five thousand books from the owner´s private collection. This ephemeral volume is entirely covered with perforated corten steel panels and plays an important role in respect to the villa´s main access.
Consultant Team
A4 Engenharia, Structural and MEP engineering
Chama Alternativa, Gas and Heating Systems
providers
Ornare, Modular Cabinets
Arquivo Contemporâneo, Furniture
Lumini, Lighting
Talentus, Aluminum frames and sliding doors
Claramar, Marbles and granites
Permetal, Corten Steel Facades
awards
TOP 100 - Selected Building, Archdailly TOP 100 Buildings, 2016
NAB 2015 - Winner, Projects category, New Architecture in Brasilia NAB, IAB/DF, 2015
