Highlighted Projects

This project was developed for the Archstorming international design competition, which called for a sustainable and replicable home for the Jorejick 

 family—an extended multigenerational household living in the rural village of Getamock, Tanzania. The proposal aims to address the country’s severe housing shortage while improving health, dignity, and resilience for one family and, potentially, many more.

The design responds to the harsh environmental conditions, social structure, and cultural habits of the Iraqw tribe by introducing a modular, passive, and resource-conscious home using rammed earth construction.

The site is divided into three zones: public, private, and transitional. Circulation patterns were carefully shaped to accommodate not only the family’s needs but also neighbors and livestock, who frequently pass through the property. The layout ensures the cattle area, kitchen zones, and community space coexist in harmony with the private home modules.

The home is composed of six bedrooms, a central living and dining area, and dual kitchens—an outdoor cooking space aligned with local customs and an indoor kitchen for rainy seasons. A shaded pergola, water harvesting system, and composting latrine complete the design’s self-sufficiency goals.

The structure uses locally sourced rammed earth walls, known for their thermal mass and low environmental footprint. Other materials include:

• Corrugated metal roofing for durability and rain collection
   
• Timber roof framing with wood-louvered windows for cross ventilation
   
• Locally crafted wood doors and minimal concrete foundations
   

The project integrates passive cooling, natural daylighting, composting waste systems, and a 1000L rainwater tank, minimizing dependence on unreliable utilities.

Designed for 15 family members across four generations, the house supports both communal life and private rest. Bedrooms are equipped with desks, bunk beds, and storage, while shared spaces are flexible and luminous—offering the Jorejicks their first true indoor gathering area.

The plan is modular and expandable, offering a model that can be replicated in other rural African contexts facing similar socioeconomic and environmental challenges.

This design was developed as part of the 2024 Archstorming Challenge in partnership with Un Hogar en Tanzania, a grassroots initiative started by a Spanish-Tanzanian couple who dreamed of improving life in Paulo’s family village. The project represents a collaborative effort in social architecture, combining cultural sensitivity, ecological design, and material pragmatism.

Private Residence – South Florida

This detached studio was designed for a television producer seeking a calm, purpose-built environment to write, edit, and recharge. Set within a residential backyard, the studio functions as a personal retreat and creative engine, offering privacy while remaining deeply connected to the landscape.

The design emphasizes harmony with Florida’s tropical climate and architectural language. A mix of natural materials, light-filtering pergolas, and textured surfaces grounds the space in its environment. The structure frames garden views, encourages cross-ventilation, and offers a rooftop deck for moments of pause and reflection.

• Detached layout ensures acoustic and psychological separation from the main house
   
• Full-height glazing along the façade brings in natural light while connecting to the outdoor pergola and garden
   
• A textured material palette of stucco, wood, and stone blends regional vernacular with modern restraint
   
• Rooftop terrace offers additional outdoor living and leisure space
   
• Integrated outdoor kitchen and shaded gathering area extend the studio’s utility into the yard
   
• Interiors feature exposed beams, built-in workstations, and a media-friendly lounge zone
   
• Strategically placed planters and trellises soften transitions and enhance privacy
   

Tailored for a professional in the entertainment industry, this studio is more than a workspace—it’s a daily sanctuary designed for deep focus and creative flow. Every design choice supports functionality without compromising warmth, comfort, or character.