Felipe Hess designs a house with a rooftop party space

November 6, 2015

Casa Lara in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Felipe Hess

Photography by Ricardo Bassetti

Architect Felipe Hess has designed Casa Lara, a home with an amazing city view from the rooftop party space, in São Paulo, Brazil.

Casa Lara in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Felipe Hess

Photography by Ricardo Bassetti

Hidden behind a large black wall, the house has two gardens, one in the front, and one in the back.

Casa Lara in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Felipe Hess

Photography by Ricardo Bassetti

As you enter the home, you are greeted by a flourishing tropical garden with a pathway that leads to the house, where you enter the combined living/dining room.

Casa Lara in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Felipe Hess

Photography by Ricardo Bassetti

The house has 3 levels, ground floor with the gardens, first floor with three bedrooms, and the rooftop.

Casa Lara in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Felipe Hess

Photography by Ricardo Bassetti

A large stone wall carries from the outside, through to the living the area.

Casa Lara in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Felipe Hess

Photography by Ricardo Bassetti

From the living room, you can see that the back garden has a swimming pool.

Casa Lara in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Felipe Hess

Photography by Ricardo Bassetti

Behind the stone wall, we find the kitchen and laundry.

Casa Lara in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Felipe Hess

Photography by Ricardo Bassetti

The kitchen can easily be closed off to the living area when needed.

Casa Lara in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Felipe Hess

Photography by Ricardo Bassetti

A wooden wall unit has been custom built to provide a wall of display nooks.

Casa Lara in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Felipe Hess

Photography by Ricardo Bassetti

The bedrooms also feature built-in cabinetry, allowing for plenty of storage.

Casa Lara in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Felipe Hess

Photography by Ricardo Bassetti

The wooden floor from the bedroom, flows into the bathroom.

Casa Lara in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Felipe Hess

Photography by Ricardo Bassetti

A wall of artwork leads you to the stairs, which take you to the rooftop.

Casa Lara in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Felipe Hess

Photography by Ricardo Bassetti

On the rooftop, there is a hidden entertaining area.

Casa Lara in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Felipe Hess

Photography by Ricardo Bassetti

Behind the curtains is a large table and a kitchen.

Casa Lara in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Felipe Hess

Photography by Ricardo Bassetti

Here you can see views of São Paulo.

Casa Lara in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Felipe Hess

Photography by Ricardo Bassetti

A large dining table with bench seating is perfect for entertaining.

Casa Lara in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Felipe Hess