red brick and concrete stacked blocks shape vão house in brazil

FB+MP Architects develops a strategic plan for Vão House

Vão House by FB+MP Architects, located in Barbalha, Ceará, Brazil, is distinguished by its strategic spatial integration on a confined plot. The house‘s name, ‘Vão,’ is a literal reference to its design concept. Vão House embodies a purist volumetric design, characterized by a precise relationship between blocks and structure. Exposed materials, including red bricks, concrete blocks, and gray tones of beams and pillars, contribute to the house’s substantiality. The design language navigates between the objective lines of brutalism and industrialism.

all images by Igor Ribeiro

the private sector sits atop the three social blocks

The expansive ground floor features a spacious open area hosting the social functions, accompanied by three enclosed annex blocks housing a garage, office, and service area. The design by FB+MP Architects emphasizes the seamless connection between internal spaces and exterior greenery while ensuring visual privacy through closed facades that strategically incorporate openings for ventilation and natural light. The private sector, comprising three suites, is exclusively located on the upper floor. 

Vão House in Barbalha, Ceará, Brazil, showcases strategic spatial integration on a limited plot

the design prioritizes seamless integration of internal spaces with exterior landscaping

visual privacy is maintained through closed facades facing the exterior, ensuring a harmonious blend

the upper floor of Vão House houses the private sector, comprising three suites

the ground floor features a vast open space for social activities, complemented by three enclosed blocks

enclosed blocks on the ground floor serve specific functions, including a garage, office, and service area

materials such as red bricks and concrete blocks contribute to the design’s industrial style

the purist aesthetic of Vão House is evident in its concise relationship between blocks and structure

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project info:

name: The Vão House

architect: FB+MP Architects | @fbmparquitetos
lead architects: Felipe Barros and Mateus Pinheiro
location: Barbalha, Ceará, Brazil

photography: Igor Ribeiro | @igorilr

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom