Valencia Balay by Lucas Padovani is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award nga Platinum in Disenyo sa Arkitektura, Gambalay ug Estruktura Competition Category.

PlatinumArkitektura· 2025

Valencia Balay

by Lucas Padovani

Client: Padovani Arquitetos

A' Design Award nga Platinum Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About Valencia Balay

Ang Valencia House, usa ka summer retreat sa kabanikanhan sa Sao Paulo, hapsay nga naghiusa sa kinaiyahan ug arkitektura. Gidisenyo ni Padovani Arquitetos, ang panimalay nagbalanse sa halapad nga sosyal nga mga dapit uban sa pribasiya, adunay pito ka suites, pul, ug gym. Ang disenyo nagsunod sa topograpiya, nagpamenos sa pagkapatindog samtang naghatag og gibug-aton sa horizontal nga mga linya. Ang panoramikong mga talan-awon, estratehikong pagpatong sa mga bloke, ug tradisyonal nga Brazilian nga mga materyales sama sa kahoy ug bato nagpauswag sa iyang harmoniya uban sa talan-awon, nagsiguro sa estetiko, functional, ug kultural nga kaligdong.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Platinum

Valencia Balay usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Platinum, usa ka labihan ka prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa mga disenyo nga tinuod nga talagsaon, elegante, ug mahimayaon. Ang mga mananaog sa Platinum mga katingalahan sa paglalang, pamatuod sa mga utlanan sa intelektwal nga pagkamamugnaon, ug nagpakita sa walay kaparis nga pagkapropesyonal ug henyo sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Kini nga mga disenyo gilauman nga mahimong labing bantogang mga buhat nga nagtakda sa estetika sa usa ka panahon, nag-amot sa kaayohan sa katilingban, ug nagpalapad sa mga utlanan sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya. Valencia Balay nagpakita og transendente nga lebel sa kahusayan ug walay duhaduha nga naghimo sa kalibutan nga mas maayong dapit pinaagi sa mapuslanon ug bililhon niyang mga kinaiya. Valencia Balay usa ka buhat nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Platinum nga nagpukaw sa mga tinguha, nagdasig, nagpalipay, ug nagpasanag og dakong kalipay.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Located in the countryside of São Paulo, Valencia House is a carefully designed summer retreat aimed at bringing the family together amidst the tranquility of the countryside. The central concept of the project is to promote a direct integration between the natural environment and the interior of the residence, achieved through spacious and permeable social spaces.
Dimensions & Packaging: Gross Built Area: 1,500 square meters.
Tags: brazilian architecture, brazilian design, contemporary architecture, luxury houses.
Production Technology: The vacation home’s exterior materials were selected for aesthetics and durability. Natural stone, exposed concrete, lime beton, and wooden slats define its appearance, while the pool features natural Hijau stone. Structurally, reinforced concrete ensures solidity, while a metal framework supports larger openings and lighter volumes. This combination blends rustic and contemporary elements, optimizing efficiency and integrating the residence harmoniously with its natural surroundings.
Design Challenge: The changes that occurred throughout the development process were primarily related to adapting and optimizing the initial concepts to ensure their feasibility and alignment with the client’s practical needs.
The approved proposal differs from the conceptual one mainly in its materialization and detailing to meet the project's technical requirements. While the volumetry and design principles remain intact, adjustments and refinements were incorporated to ensure successful execution and contextual suitability.
Inspiration: The vacation home design was shaped by an initial sketch, serving as a foundation for its conception. Respecting the topography, the main block was partially embedded in the terrain, minimizing verticality and integrating with the natural slope. Slender lines and horizontal elements balance the scale of the three-story structure. Key factors included panoramic views, terrain adaptation, and strategic block overlays, ensuring harmony with the environment while providing functional living spaces.
Project Duration: The project started in 2020 and finished in 2022 in Porto Feliz - São Paulo, Brazil.
Operation Flow: The owners, a couple in their 40s, embody cultural harmony. A Spanish financier settled in Brazil and his Brazilian wife live with their children in São Paulo. Seeking a vacation home for leisure and family moments, they desired a retreat blending comfort, beauty, and nature. The design features spacious, welcoming areas, seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor spaces. With seven suites, a pool, and a gym, the house balances functionality, aesthetics, and comfort, meeting the clients’ expectations.
Team Members: Lucas Padovani, Bruno Padovani, Raquel Azevedo, Israel de Marco, Fabio Wetten, Giovanna Verdini, Giovana Ferreira, Ana Luiza Devito, Anna Cecília Mota, Angelo Montenegro, César Martini, Giovanna Moles, Larissa Higa, Laura Zago, Marina Nunes, Renata Barros, Rodrigo Duarte, Gabriel Vidal, Gabriele Lopes, Igor Neves, Julia Arrigucci, Laura Lacerda, Marianna Cavalcante, Raquel Mendes, Stefano Immer, Yasmin Higa.
Image Credits: Main Image #1: Fran Parente, Valencia House, 2023.
Optional Image #1: Fran Parente, Valencia House, 2023.
Optional Image #2: Fran Parente, Valencia House, 2023.
Optional Image #3: Fran Parente, Valencia House, 2023.
Optional Image #4: Fran Parente, Valencia House, 2023.