Sometimes the gardens are just as important as the house from an aesthetic perspective and there are few better examples of this fact in action that the stunning Casa dos Terraços Circulares in Brazil. This residential property was designed by Brazilian architect, Denis Joelsons, and it is clear that he has put just as much effort into ensuring the exterior parts of this home match the brilliance of the property design and interiors as well.

Wonderfully well conceived, Casa dos Terraços Circulares (or House of Circular Terraces) is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and this massive 2,725-square-foot (253 square metre) home is embedded within a forested lot on the outskirts of the city. As you would expect, the property is oriented to face its garden, which boasts an array of sinuous stone walls that loop and overlap one another, anchoring the stunning home into the site, while narrow stone steps connect the flat grassed areas that puncture the plot’s fairly steep slope.

The terrace gardens at Casa dos Terraços Circulares were made with the soil that was removed to create the home’s foundation, which meant there was less need for concrete in the landscaping of the plot.  They also act as retaining walls that help keep the current selection of trees in place. This heavy earthen curvature is cleverly juxtaposed with the linear property that is crafted with a prefabricated wooden structure that has an almost Mid-Century vibe we love here at The Coolector.

By deploying various square modules that are a nod to traditional Japanese motifs and rhythms, the exterior of Casa dos Terraços Circulares is a mixture of solid and glazed portions. The property is positioned around the garden plateaus with common areas opening to a small, tiled terrace that connects to an entrance next to the home’s driveway. At one end of the home you’ll find a garage that is embedded into the land and topped by a striking, suspended balcony. The same retaining walls in the garden are integrated into the walls that support the covered garage.