Casa Cancha: An Elevated Retreat by Estudio HAA!
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Gonçalves, Brazil as we explore the Casa Cancha, a modern wooden retreat designed by Estudio HAA!.
Uniquely positioned at 1470 meters (4,823 feet) above sea level, this spectacular property redefines harmony with nature. Discover how Estudio HAA! masterfully integrated the home’s modern design into the highlands’ raw beauty, leaving us with a captivating architectural marvel.
About Casa Cancha
Arrival at the Site
Upon discussing project details with our clients, we promptly arranged a site visit. Traveling along a paved road, we soon found ourselves navigating a narrow, challenging dirt path that led us to a clearing shaped like a shell, marking our plateau of design. Elevated at 1470 meters (4,823 feet) above sea level, this site sat 600 meters (1,969 feet) higher than the paved road. This elevation, though seemingly a mere detail, crucially shaped our construction approach. Despite my understanding of the client’s vision for the house, I refrained from forming any preconceived designs. As is my usual practice, I treat every site visit as if I were a newcomer, freshly landed from a spaceship, eager for new discoveries and insights into unseen spaces.
Discovering the Stones
Upon arrival, the site’s unique, football-stadium-shaped clearing grabbed my attention. Amidst the tall grass, two distinct rock tops caught my eye. These rocks, although eccentric, exuded an unexplainable magnetism....
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