Beachy Paraty Home Parties In Plush Privacy

Built from a pair of reinforced concrete boxes that extend from a mountainside and almost graze the water shimmering off the coast of Brazil, this contemporary wonder in Paraty is a partay — visually and architecturally. Designed by Marcio Kogan Architects, the home is accessible by boats, which are docked underneath near a metallic bridge that spans a reflecting pool and staircase entrance. The bottom cube houses the living room, kitchen and service area behind a level-length window that looks out over the swimming pool and beach. Bedrooms are located on the second floor behind eucalyptus screens that block the sun and ensure privacy. The mountainside of the home is peppered with small patios and the entire roof of the home serves as an observation deck and a garden for plants and sculptures. [via contemporist]