The space and comfort of a home with the security of an apartment, as well as an expanded and priority living area. These are the main characteristics of the building style that is gaining more and more space in Curitiba: Townhouse. The term refers to the horizontal dwelling, with vertical building elements, which is characterized by aesthetic uniformity and symmetry in architecture.
Very popular in the United Kingdom and countries such as the United States and Australia, Townhouse Getting here as units in closed condominiums – while there they usually face the street. It can be defined as Townhouse Two or more dwellings with the same architectural facade. And like semi-detached homes and townhouses, it’s common for them to share walls or even the same roof.
However, the difference is that in Townhouse, priority is given to living spaces. This is made possible by the fact that the garage is located in the basement. In this way, the entire ground floor space is occupied by the condominium streets and places of recreation that families can enjoy more safely. Parks, squares, sports fields and halls occupy the spaces that were previously reserved for the circulation of cars and garages. They are common areas that allow for a close and informal coexistence with the neighbourhood.
“What happens a lot in condominiums is that children are playing in the streets, in the same place as the cars. They already exist Townhouse Residents are more protected,” explains Thomas Herrera, Director of Development at CGL Construtora e Incorporadora.
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This type of construction also distinguishes itself by achieving greater aesthetic harmony. The homes follow the same architectural style, adding visual unity to the development. “at Townhouse Bring more beautiful final composition. This is something different from what we see in ground-based condominiums, for example, where we can have neoclassical and modern homes in the same space,” says Thomas.
In the capital of Paraná, the company was responsible for the La Vie project, a modular development in the Água Verde, Ecoville and Jardim Social neighborhoods, with a factory of 165 square metres. “We’re trying to make smarter shots. We’ve seen adventures Townhouse With a very high average ticket. Therefore, we looked for a way to make a viable dwelling that can serve families with its practicality, good location and a more competitive end value compared to apartments.”
Thomas explains that the profile of residents in this type of development is, in general, a younger audience who care about the aesthetics of a home. In addition, they are buyers who aspire to have more contact with nature and a closer experience with their neighbors, but without giving up a good private space.
According to architect Jessica Yumi Kay, of Construções Civis, also of Curitiba, residents of Townhouse They are looking for accommodation that can combine the advantages of a traditional house and an apartment. “There is a good demand for the possibility of having more different environments and floors. In a cottage, you end up having more private areas and greenery and still have the security that a building can provide,” he says.
Regarding location, the concept has been explored mainly in upscale neighborhoods. Another advantage is that due to the style of construction, the country house is adapted to places with smaller plots. “Today, it is very difficult to find a land of very large dimensions, and Townhouse They manage to make good use of the space,” highlights the architect.
