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The intervention proposed at the Community Center Serra Dourada stablishes a very respectful relationship with the original elements of the ranch, giving it a unique character to this place. The new buildings were conceived to minimize the interventions on the topography and to preserve the maximum of the original vegetation.
Courtesy of Gustavo Penna РPhotographs : Jomar Bragan̤a
The Club Pavilion lands on the existent plateau, where previously were the barn. While keeping the original trees, a natural barrier for the morning and late afternoon sun is created through the landscape design.
Courtesy of Gustavo Penna РPhotographs : Jomar Bragan̤a
The functional organization of the pavilion is in line, with one side with access of pedestrians and vehicles, parking lot and technical and support areas, connected to the rest of the club through a series of living verandas and circulation spaces. Generous ceiling heights define the character of spaces like the Ballroom, Game room, Spa and Fitness rom. In some spaces, like the sauna and the restrooms, this ceiling allows the creation of technical stories for water reservoirs and equipment. Courtesy of Gustavo Penna – Site Plan
These spaces are interconnected to the swimming pool terrace by a big veranda, creating open spaces and permitting, by many areas of the club, the view to the woods and to the areas of permanent preservation of the condominium. ...