When you live in a beautiful natural climate, it is only also natural that you want to include the seasons, the outdoors, and the local plant life in your home. Such is the case with this single-family residence from the architects at Gaudenzi in the stunning hills of Rio de Janeiro. The home featured in […]

When you live in a beautiful natural climate, it is only also natural that you want to include the seasons, the outdoors, and the local plant life in your home. Such is the case with this single-family residence from the architects at Gaudenzi in the stunning hills of Rio de Janeiro. The home featured in this post is 502.57 square meters (5409 square feet) and was designed for a young couple with a small daughter. One look and you will see exactly how lucky that little girl will be growing up in this lush paradise. Each room of the home takes full advantage of natural lighting, local elements, and of course the jade green vegetation that surrounds the house.
The home is located in the southern zone of Rio de Janeiro, which is privy to a particularly welcoming climate.

Even a glimpse of the home’s exterior brings a rush of excitement for the greenery that abounds.

From the street, the home’s lovely exterior is all but hidden away behind vibrant leaves.

But the greenery just makes the house that much more intriguing — it is impossible to see those shades of green and not want to peek at what’s underneath.

The interior does not d...