Pupunha House | Laurent Troost

Set on the highest point of a residential community in Manaus, Brazil, and bordering a permanent conservation area, Pupunha House features a landscape design by Hana Eto Gall Landscape that was conceived as a direct dialogue with the Amazon rainforest.

The guiding principle was to turn the garden into the true protagonist, softening the boundaries between natural vegetation and built form. The residence itself was designed by Laurent Troost Architectures, with interiors by Chris Coimbra.

Arrival is framed as a sensorial experience: visitors follow a path immersed in tropical vegetation, where large foliage, natural shade, and rich textures create a fresh, humid microclimate. This immersion continues inside the residence, as greenery extends into the architecture and follows the circulation routes, integrating nature into everyday life.

With automated irrigation systems and an implementation strategy that respects both the terrain and the ecosystem, Pupunha House embodies the idea of a home that seems to float above the forest canopy. Plant selection also reflects this approach, prioritizing native and climate-adapted species such as Calatheas, Alocasias, Heliconias, banana trees, and palms.

Part of the existing vegetation was preserved, while new species with ecological and aesthetic value were introduced to enhance comfort, privacy, and biodiversity.

Interiors: Chris Coimbra

Photography: Joana França