Two independent blocks are connected by a footbridge and pergola in southern Bahia.
Architects Frederico Zanelato and Marcelo Marchesini have completed Vila Marebo, a 200-square-metre residential project in southern Bahia, Brazil. Developed in collaboration with engineering firms PROJETARENG and ETEC, the 2025 build consists of two distinct blocks. A footbridge and a large pergola link the structures to create a village-style layout that occupies the entire lot. The design prioritises fluid zoning to facilitate movement between the residential units. By integrating these elevated walkways and outdoor structures, the architects transformed transitional pathways into functional environments for leisure and conversation. The configuration focuses on the sensory experience of the surrounding site, using the interconnected layout to foster social encounters. Oka Fotografia documented the project, which emphasizes a spatial arrangement where open-air connections define the relationship between the two primary buildings and the landscape of Caraíva.
Designers can study how fluid zoning and structural connectors like pergolas transform transit zones into primary social spaces. The project demonstrates a method for scaling residential units into a village-like configuration that maximizes the utility of a 200-square-metre footprint.
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