Wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glazing on three sides, the open-plan living and dining area on are dominated by panoramic views of the lush coastal landscape and the ocean looming in the distance. Sliding patio doors, which can be completely retracted, enable the space to merge seamlessly with the adjacent terrace, sun deck and pool area, blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior, deepening the residents' connection with nature. This connection is further enhanced by a palette of earthy hues and natural materials such as wicker, rattan, rope and linen along with the extensive use of wood, seen in the wood-panelled walls and ceilings to the wood-framed windows and wooden furniture, including pieces custom-designed for the project by Salles and handcrafted by Brazilian carpenters.

The bespoke designs are combined with family heirlooms, items found in local markets and pieces by contemporary Brazilian and international designers such as Fernando Prado for Dpot and Paola Navone for Gervasoni. The furniture was chosen as much for its aesthetics as for its durability and low maintenance, considering the challenges of the coastal climate with a focus on solid wood and waterproof fabrics for both indoor and outdoor pieces. To avoid disturbing the surrounding views, Salles refrained from introducing any pendant lamps for the large dining table she designed, opting instead for a slim ceiling light by Brazilian lighting design studio Lightworks, which references Brazil’s traditional fishing boats.

On the rooftop, an outdoor lounge offers the most breathtaking, unobstructed views, enhanced by the absence of a solid balustrade, giving the impression that you are floating above the treetops. The panoramic coastal vistas in the social areas give way to more intimate views from the bedrooms on the lower floors enveloped as they are by lush vegetation. Natural materials continue to dominate the interior palette alongside shades of beige, green and blue that echo the natural surroundings while the wooden slat balustrades and folding shutters, protecting the floor-to-ceiling windows, imbue the rooms with a cocooning sense of serenity and tranquillity.