Pizza Day: 10 inspirations to have your own wood-fired oven traduzido por: OPENROUTER

Pizza Day, celebrated on July 10th, highlights an element that transcends generations and remains present in residential projects: the wood-fired oven. Associated with the artisanal preparation of the recipe, it has also come to play an important role in architecture, integrating projects designed for social gatherings and gastronomic experiences.

(Alvaro Mier/Divulgação)

More than just a piece of equipment, the wood-fired oven influences the organization of spaces and can dialogue with different architectural languages, from the most contemporary projects to those with rustic inspiration. Below, we have gathered some ways to incorporate it into the home –enhancing both the functionality and the composition of the projects!

Make the oven a highlight

The wood-fired oven can take on the leading role in the projects, becoming one of the main elements of the architectural composition. In this case, materials, lighting, and furniture are organized to enhance its presence.

Incidência solar e vista para montanha norteiam casa de campo térrea. Projeto de BF+ Arquitetos. Na foto, área gourmet com churrasqueira e ilha. (Denilson Machado, do MCA Estúdio/Divulgação)

This solution tends to work both in large spaces and in compact projects, provided that the design considers the proportions of the equipment and its relationship with the rest of the architecture.

Integrate the oven into social projects

Instead of isolating it, many projects choose to bring the oven closer to areas designated for gatherings between family and guests. This integration ensures that meal preparation also becomes part of the experience of using the space.

Projeto de Rafael Mirza (Dhani Borges/Divulgação)

The solution favors more dynamic projects, in which cooking, chatting, and spending time happen simultaneously.

Harmonize the finish with the architecture

The oven can take on different visual languages depending on the materials chosen. More discreet finishes allow it to blend into the project, while exposed textures help emphasize its presence.

Projeto de Escala Arquitetura. (Fotos: Juliando Colodeti, do MCA Estudio / Produção visual: Andrea Falchi/Divulgação)

The important thing is that the equipment dialogues with the identity of the residence, creating continuity between architecture, finishes, and construction elements.

Plan a support area

In addition to the oven itself, it is worth considering surfaces designated for food preparation and to support utensils. This organization makes use more comfortable and contributes to the projects functioning efficiently.

Projeto de Rafael Ramos. (Augusto Ferreira/Divulgação)

Depending on the proposal, it is also possible to plan storage spaces, niches or joinery solutions that keep the ensemble visually organized.

Value the relationship with the outdoor area

When installed near gardens, patios or balconies, the oven expands the possibilities of use of the outdoor spaces. The vegetation, lighting and pathways help create a more fluid transition between architecture and landscape.

(Fran Parente/Divulgação)

This integration reinforces the sense of continuity between interior and exterior, a highly valued characteristic in contemporary projects.

Think about comfort throughout the year

More than the equipment, the surroundings directly influence the experience of use. Coverings, wind protection, adequate lighting and comfortable furniture allow the projects to be enjoyed at different times and seasons.

JGS Arquitetos Associados - Pátio Gourmet, projeto da CASACOR Rio Grande do Sul 2021. (Cristiano Bauce/Divulgação)

These elements also expand the possibilities of permanence, transforming the space into projects intended for socializing.

Consider the oven as part of the architectural project

When planned from the earliest stages of the project, the wood-fired oven can be incorporated more naturally into the residence. Issues such as circulation, ventilation, exhaust and infrastructure are then resolved together with the other elements of the architecture.

Projeto de David Bastos. (Oka Fotografia/Divulgação)

This approach makes the equipment no longer seem like a "later addition" and allows it to integrate the language of the house in a coherent way.

Projeto de Marcela Martins. (Fotos: Denilson Machado e Lilia Mendel | Produção: Andrea Falchi/Divulgação)

CASACOR Publisher is an exclusive content-creating agent, developed by CASACOR's Technology team based on the knowledge base of casacor.com.br. This text was edited by Milena Garcia.

traduzido por: OPENROUTER