“I wanted a space that was completely integrated into the Jockey Club and had unusual volumes. The fact that I was inspired by the past does not in any way lead to dated architecture. On the contrary, I sought a house that serves us today and I think it fulfills this desire.” explains Guilherme Torres.
Six years later, the architect's project not only met the moment of
CASACOR São Paulo 2014 , but also became extremely current when discussing issues of great relevance: the preservation and updating of the architectural and cultural heritage of our country.
With minimal visual interference in the original Jockey Club setting,
Villa Deca revealed surprising shapes, explored raw materials and proposed a dialogue between artificial concrete, manufactured by man, and sand, which is a natural element.
The house was devoid of glass or enclosures and presented itself as if it were a large veranda, an intimate refuge. Echoes of Roman influence were highlighted by the waterfall located right at the entrance. Inside, there was the living room integrated into the bedroom and also a sauna suitable for Turkish baths.
"Villa is a country house that revitalizes sensations and enhances the
dolce far niente . When we think of Rome, we immediately think of a time when houses were delimited in order to house families who had to remain restricted to their lands." he concludes. the architect.
