Between Green Trees and Ocean Waves

By Editorial Staff - 30 September 2025

Against the backdrop of Iporanga Beach in São Paulo, Brisa House nestles among lush vegetation and the Atlantic Ocean. With a vertical structure that harmonizes with the surrounding landscape, this residence designed by FCstudio is not just a home but a wellness retreat that celebrates the bond between humans and nature.

With 1,500 sq. m of floor space, Brisa House overlooks the South Atlantic and its verdant surroundings, offering its residents spectacular 360-degree views. Composed of stacked levels, its vertical design defines a sequence of spaces that interact with the steeply sloping site. The façade is distinguished by extensive glazing and balconies that maximize visual contact with the surroundings, transforming every interior space into an extension of the landscape.

Tra il verde degli alberi e le onde dell’oceano | © André Mortatti, courtesy FCstudio La palette di colori tenui unifica gli ambienti richiamando le tonalità degli arredi, caratterizzati da forme organiche, come il caratteristico tavolino in legno posizionato di fianco al divano.

The interior spaces were designed precisely to emphasize this connection to the natural environment, integrating custom furnishings and design pieces that reference Brazilian cultural heritage and the local context. Tables and sideboards draw inspiration from nature. The Onda sideboard, for example, evokes the waves of Iporanga Beach, while – as its name suggests – the Libélula table references a dragonfly’s wings.

Each space was designed for occupant well-being, with the esthetic conveying both elegance and warmth. In the living room, a red marble wall adorned with a work by Brazilian artist Bechara conceals a plasma TV while framing the fireplace, strategically placed to add warmth and comfort, making the room ideal for entertaining and relaxing. Functioning as a living sculpture that changes with daylight, a tensile fabric light installation runs horizontally across the opposite wall. The neutral beige tones of the furnishings echo the natural timber ceiling, creating a relaxed, rejuvenating atmosphere, complemented by an outdoor infinity pool.

Tra il verde degli alberi e le onde dell’oceano | © André Mortatti, courtesy FCstudio Gli ambienti di Brisa House, densi di riferimenti al patrimonio culturale e naturale del Brasile, invitano gli abitanti al relax e alla tranquillità, regalando loro viste spettacolari sull’Atlantico.

One of the residence’s signature features is the undulating ceiling in the bedrooms and the living area. Mirroring the ocean waves, the feature creates a sense of continuity throughout the project. The neutral and understated palette unifies the various rooms and picks up on the tones of the furnishings.

The rooftop was conceived as an ocean observatory, with seating oriented to capture panoramic views. A coffee table made from a ship’s propeller adds an original touch to the space along with a sense of peace and contemplation. Outside, the garden includes Hugo França’s sculpture Awapé, which stands on a weathering steel plinth designed by FCstudio. Its organic shapes blend with the surrounding forest, creating a continuum between art and nature.

At night, Brisa House transforms into a lantern that illuminates the landscape, creating an evocatively magical atmosphere.

Between Green Trees and Ocean Waves | © André Mortatti, courtesy of FCstudio | The muted color palette unifies the spaces, echoing the hues of the furnishings, which feature organic forms, such as the distinctive wooden coffee table by the sofa.

Between Green Trees and Ocean Waves | © André Mortatti, courtesy of FCstudio | The undulating wood ceiling in the bedrooms and the living area recalls the ocean’s waves and forms a unifying thread running through the design.

Between Green Trees and Ocean Waves | © André Mortatti, courtesy of FCstudio | With comfortable king-size beds, the cozy bedroom picks up the ceiling’s color in the bed headboards, creating an elegant harmony of colors.

Between Green Trees and Ocean Waves | © André Mortatti, courtesy of FCstudio | Rich in references to Brazil’s cultural and natural heritage, the interiors of Brisa House invite relaxation and tranquility against a backdrop of spectacular Atlantic views.

Between Green Trees and Ocean Waves | © André Mortatti, courtesy of FCstudio

Between Green Trees and Ocean Waves | © André Mortatti, courtesy of FCstudio | Expansive glazing wraps around the master bedroom, offering occupants views from every angle and diffused natural light.

Between Green Trees and Ocean Waves | © André Mortatti, courtesy of FCstudio | The master bathroom has marble walls and floors in shades of brown. Floor-to-ceiling glazing allows natural light to fill the space, making it bright and inviting.

Between Green Trees and Ocean Waves | © André Mortatti, courtesy of FCstudio | An elegant red-marble sink is the centerpiece of the social powder room. On either side are decorative sections featuring sculptures that add further splashes of color.

Between Green Trees and Ocean Waves | © André Mortatti, courtesy of FCstudio | The living area opens onto the garden and the custom-designed Stonehenge table, inspired by the famous Neolithic site in England.

Between Green Trees and Ocean Waves | © André Mortatti, courtesy of FCstudio | Characterized by a vertical structure that harmonizes with the surrounding landscape, the residence offers spectacular 360-degree views, making the home a wellness retreat that celebrates the bond between humans and nature.

Between Green Trees and Ocean Waves | © André Mortatti, courtesy of FCstudio | The living room features several pieces of custom furniture, including the Equilíbrio table, inspired by a ballerina’s grace. An 8-m tensile fabric light fitting also brings the colors of sunset into the home.

Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Client: Nilce
Completion: 2024
Gross Floor Area: 1,500 m²
Architect and Interior Designer: FCstudio
Main Contractor: Tecsa

Consultants
Structural and MEP: Tecsa
Landscape: Cenário Paisagismo

Photography: André Mortatti, courtesy of FCstudio

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