Frechal Terrace Ā-roto o te Whare Noho by Thiago Mondini

Frechal Terrace Ā-roto o te Whare Noho by Thiago Mondini is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

ParahiRoto Whare· 2026

Frechal Terrace Ā-roto o te Whare Noho

by Thiago Mondini

Client: Thiago Mondini Arquitetura

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Frechal Terrace Ā-roto o te Whare Noho

E aro ana tēnei kaupapa ki ngā wāhi tiritahi o tētahi whare noho me te āhua o tō rātou whakawhānui i te ao o ia rā mō ngā kainoho. Hei kaupapa kē i te tārua i ngā rūma ōrite, ka whakauruhia e te hoahoa ētahi wāhi tino rerekē puta noa i te whare, ia mea me tōna āhua ake me tōna wairua. Ko te whakaaro he waihanga i tētahi wheako mokowā e rite ana ki te hīkoi mā tētahi tāone iti, ka noho te nekeneke i waenga i ngā wāhi hei haerenga tūhura. Ko tētahi atu whāinga matua ko te whakauru i ngā taiao e mōrahi ana te noho ki roto i tētahi whare māori, e whakawhānui ana i te whānuitanga o ngā mahi me ngā wheako e wātea ana ki ngā kainoho.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Frechal Terrace Ā-roto o te Whare Noho te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Frechal Terrace Ā-roto o te Whare Noho he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Frechal Terrace Ā-roto o te Whare Noho i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This is a set of shared spaces of a residential building. The main purpose of the project was to create distinctive areas so that the users could feel like walking around a city and experiencing different spaces while in the same building.
Dimensions & Packaging: 475 square meters including different spaces as: main foyer, reception room, barbecue room, game room, wine bar, garages, staircases, kids room, gym, indoor pool, outdoor spaces.
Tags: frechal, interiors, interior design, building, residential, residence, brazil, brasil
Production Technology: Two main color palletes were used in this project: terracota and gray. Each set was used in different spaces for different purposes. The terracota pallete was used in the most inviting spaces, as the main foyer and the reception room. The gray pallete was saved for more intimate spaces, as the wine bar, that resembles a geometric cave, and the game room.
Design Challenge: The main challenge of this concept was to be very creative inside the limits of the existing project.
Research: The design process for the shared spaces of this residential building started with the idea of treating the building almost like a small city. Instead of repeating the same type of room, each area was intentionally designed to feel different from the others, creating variety and a sense of discovery as residents move through the building.

From this concept, the spaces were planned to function like urban destinations—places where people could pause, meet, relax, or spend time in different ways. Another key goal was to introduce environments that typically wouldn’t exist inside a conventional home. By doing this, the project expands what residents can experience within the building, turning everyday circulation into a richer and more engaging spatial journey.
Inspiration: A small-scale city with different languages and amenities. Each space has a special character and a unique design, to instigate the users and inspire them.
Project Duration: The project started in November 2024 and finished in September 2025. It is located in Balneario Picarras, Brazil.
Operation Flow: This is a project for shared spaces in a residential building. Instead of making everything look the same, the design creates very different areas throughout the building, so residents feel almost like they’re walking through a small city while moving between spaces. The idea was also to include places you normally wouldn’t find in a typical home, giving residents new experiences and ways to enjoy the building.
Team Members: Architect: Thiago Mondini
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