The Janaúba House was conceived for a couple of friends on the shores of the Bico da Pedra Reservoir in northern Minas Gerais, Brazil. Organized along a continuous axis, the residence articulates small courtyards, outdoor living areas, the garage, the interior spaces, and a lookout facing the landscape. The architecture responds to the region’s climate, marked by hot and dry periods alternating with seasons of intense rainfall, through ceramic brick walls that protect the house from direct solar exposure and through a large roof that shelters both indoor and outdoor spaces, creating shade, protection, and spatial continuity. Gardens help moderate the internal temperature, while openings favor natural light and cross ventilation. Interior and exterior continuously merge throughout the experience of the house.