- Project: Jandayas House
- Architect: Sala 03 Arquitetura
- Location: Brazil
- Year: 2021
- Area: 730 m2
- Photography: Favaro Jr
In the rolling countryside of São Paulo, Jandayas House by Sala 03 Arquitetura redefines the summer retreat as a home of understated luxury and total privacy. Designed for a family of three—he a doctor, she a fashion designer, and their teenage daughter—the residence reflects their desire for a contemporary yet unpretentious refuge, elevated above the land and immersed in landscape.
Architecture Rooted in Privacy and Functionality
Set on a 3,040 m² plot, the home is conceived as a linear volume with its main openings oriented toward the pool and horizon views. The facade is deliberately discreet, ensuring privacy while projecting a contemporary, functional character.
The architects employed a central circulation gallery, serving both as a connective axis and as a dynamic gallery space. Rooms branch off perpendicularly, alternating between enclosed volumes and open courtyards where vegetation integrates with the architecture. This rhythm of built and open space creates both intimacy and expansiveness throughout the home.
Elevated for Comfort and Efficiency
One of the defining features is the elevated floor system, which allows infrastructure to pass beneath for easy maintenance and enhances thermal comfort by regulating air flow. The combination of metallic structure and masonry ensures durability, while the lightweight roof with thermoplastic membrane contributes to energy efficiency. The external cladding of concrete slats emphasizes linearity and harmony in the building’s composition.
A Pool with Horizon Views
The pool is a central element, extending toward the slope of the terrain with an infinity edge that merges water with the horizon. Designed as a multi-functional aquatic retreat, it includes a spa, shallow lounging area, and lap lane, making it a focal point for leisure and relaxation.
Interior Design: Contemporary with Boho Flair
Inside, the home combines contemporary minimalism with boho eclecticism. Clean lines and a neutral base are enlivened by carefully curated pieces—many sourced from thrift stores, auctions, and bazaars. Unique artworks, custom-made furniture, and global decorative finds infuse the interiors with personality and warmth.
Social spaces such as the integrated living and dining rooms open to a winter garden, while the gourmet area expands outward through fully retractable partitions. The straw ceiling detail softens the modern lines, enhancing the home’s relaxed atmosphere.
The master suite includes a lounge area and private garden, blending comfort with nature. On the opposite wing, entertainment spaces such as TV rooms, a gym, and sauna with pool views offer additional layers of leisure.
A Family-Centered Retreat
More than a holiday home, Jandayas House is a carefully orchestrated environment where architecture, landscape, and lifestyle converge. It balances the family’s need for privacy with openness to nature, offering spaces for both solitude and gathering. By blending functionality, subtle elegance, and personal character, Sala 03 Arquitetura has created a modern Brazilian retreat that is both timeless and personal.
