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Valencia Nyumba by Lucas Padovani

Valencia Nyumba by Lucas Padovani is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mphoto ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Nyumba, Zomanga ndi Zomangidwa Competition Category.


PlatinamuZomangamanga· 2025

Valencia Nyumba

by Lucas Padovani

Client: Padovani Arquitetos

Mphoto ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award Winner in Zomangamanga Category

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The Design

About Valencia Nyumba

Nyumba ya Valencia, malo opumira nthawi ya chilimwe m'madera akumidzi a São Paulo, imalumikiza mosalekana chilengedwe ndi ukadaulo wa zomangamanga. Yopangidwa ndi Padovani Arquitetos, nyumbayo imayerekeza malo akuluakulu ochezera ndi chinsinsi, yokhala ndi zipinda zisanu ndi ziwiri za alendo, dziwe losambira, ndi malo ochitira masewera olimbitsa thupi. Kapangidweyo kamatsatira mawonekedwe a malo, kuchepetsa kukwera pamene kumagogomezera mizere yopingasa. Mawonedwe otambasuka, kusanjikiza kwa magawo mwanzeru, ndi zinthu zomangira zachikhalidwe cha Brazil monga matabwa ndi miyala zimakulitsa mgwirizano wake ndi mawonekedwe a malo, kuonetsetsa kukhala kwenizeni kwa zokongola, zothandiza, ndi zachikhalidwe.

The Recognition

About the Mphoto ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award

Valencia Nyumba ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe apadera kwenikweni, okongola ndi aulemerero. Opambana a Platinamu ndi zodabwitsa za kulenga, umboni wa malire a nzeru za anthu, ndipo amaonetsa ukatswiri wosayerekezeka ndi luntha la opanga awo. Mapangidwe amenewa akuyembekezeka kukhala ntchito zotchuka kwambiri zomwe zimatsimikizira kukongola kwa nthawi yawo, kuthandiza ubwino wa gulu ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Valencia Nyumba amaonetsa mlingo wapamwamba wa ubwino ndipo mosakayikira amasandutsa dziko kukhala malo abwino kwambiri ndi makhalidwe ake opindulitsa ndi amtengo wapatali. Valencia Nyumba ndi ntchito yopambana Mphoto ya Platinamu ya A' Design Award yomwe imadzutsa zilakolako, imalimbikitsa, imasangalatsa ndi kubweretsa chisangalalo chachikulu.

Behind the Design

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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.

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