stone volumes compose residence by studio MK27 under continuous overhang in são paulo

studio MK27 encloses residence within thick stone walls

Studio MK27 presents Village House, a residence located within a sprawling ranch in the countryside of São Paulo that incorporates one of the architects’ main values, linking indoor with outdoor spaces. The project unfolds as a collective village sheltered under a continuous overhang, with its thick stone walls defining volumes and housing everyday activities. These volumes are scattered freely, forming alleys, piazzas, and covered terraces that function as circulation paths and social spaces. Evoking the organic layout of medieval villages, uneven surfaces and offset geometries characterize the arrangement.

all images by Fernando Guerra

square openings punctuate Village House’s shell of in São Paulo

As visitors navigate the opaque stone-clad structures by the São Paulo-based Studio MK27, they encounter hidden entrances and framed viewpoints. Natural light filters through ceiling openings, casting shifting shadows of the berry trees across walls and floors. The rustic stone walls are punctuated by square openings fitted with mashrabiya-inspired sliding panels—a traditional element in Islamic architecture featuring intricately carved wooden latticework. Originally designed for ventilation, shade, and privacy, mashrabiya screens mark the entrance of each space and allow light to permeate the Village House.

The interiors are enveloped in warm wooden cladding, creating an inviting atmosphere that contrasts with the solid, monolithic exterior. A curated selection of furniture in natural fabrics, leather, and woven fibers enhances the project’s rural character.

Village House is a residence located within a sprawling ranch in the countryside of São Paulo