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About Kika Camasmie Arquitetura
| Project | Casa da Mata |
| Architects | Kika Camasmie Arquitetura |
| Builder | MAN Marcenaria, Paraju Construtora |
| Interior Design | KikaCamasmie + Arq, Studio Sall |
| Area | 32 m² (345 ft²) one module |
| Photography | Oka Fotografia |
| Location | Brazil |
| Year | 2023 |
Sustainability at every step. This project was conceived with a focus on full-circle sustainability. The concept centers on prefabricated wooden modules built by local craftsmen, leveraging their skills and techniques to save both time and cost. By relying on a single material—wood—the construction remains clean, efficient, and quick to assemble, as each component arrives pre-made for easy on-site installation.
The system includes three module types: a suite, a kitchen unit, and a free module that can serve as a living room, terrace, or an extension of the others. Each module measures 32 m² (4 x 8 m) and is built on round eucalyptus pillars that support beams, rafters, and autoclaved pine slats.
The side walls feature double layers of 20 cm-wide autoclaved pine boards, creating space for plumbing, electrical systems, and both thermal and acoustic insulation. The front façade consists entirely of timber frames and glass, while the rear is fitted with adjustable louvers for natural cross-ventilation. A roof of autoclaved pine shingles with generous overhangs shields the modules from direct sunlight.
Raised flooring keeps the structure off the ground, preserving soil permeability and providing a technical space for utilities and equipment. Even the furnishings—kitchen, cabinets, and side tables—were crafted from leftover wood from the construction process.
With renewable wood as its primary building material, the project minimizes environmental impact while delivering a warm, natural living environment.
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About Kika Camasmie Arquitetura
Our firm practices architecture with a commitment to understanding and respecting the environment. We offer design, construction management, and administration.
Our creative process stems from the dialogue between exterior and interior spaces. And, most importantly, from the conversation between architect and client.
Respect for space and the environment.
The Kika Camasmie Architects' Office opened in 2005. Since then, it has worked on commercial and residential construction and renovation projects, both urban and vacation.
Currently, its projects are concentrated in São Paulo, the coast and interior of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Bahia.
In 2018, the firm received the Saint Gobain Sustainable Habitat Architecture Award; 2nd place in the Professional Category, Residential Building Modality, with the HLC Project.
From an early age, the architect, for whom the firm is named, has sought to create a narrative with sustainable elements whenever possible.
He is currently part of the Specialization in Wood Architecture, Design and Technology that takes place at the Instituto Paulista de Tecnologia (IPT)/USP.
| Address | rua, R. Bastos Pereira, 279 - Moema, São Paulo - SP, 04507-010, Brazil | |
| Phone | +55 11 3051-7599 | |
| contato@kikacamasmie.com.br | ||
| Website | https://www.kikacamasmie.com.br/ |
Casa da Mata - Sustainable Modular Home Made of Wooden Modules, Brazil