Photos: Construide / Disclosure
This week’s Open House is very different from the others I post here, and beyond special. I visited Neuza’s new house, delivered by Construide and its volunteers, in a beautiful work by the NGO!
The story of Neuza and her family is exciting and inspiring. About two years ago, Neuza had a stroke that left sequelae in her body, preventing her from working. The house where she lived with her family was all built with masonry and pieces of wood, which eventually rotted. On rainy days, the water even flooded the rooms, which was extremely dangerous due to the exposed electrical wiring.
Construide was able to mobilize more than 140 volunteers to work on the construction of its house and fulfill the dream of living in a safe, cozy environment that meets the needs of its family, especially its son Denis, who has Down Syndrome and who needs of increased attention. The result is beyond sensational, especially when we compare the before and following.
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“Neuza is a feisty and determined woman. Almost two years ago, she had a stroke that left her with sequelae on the right side of her body, and due to her health situation she is no longer able to work, but that never stopped Neuza from continuing.”
“She has lived in the same house for more than seven years with her husband André, who works outside the home and provides for the household, and their 11-year-old son Denis, who has Down Syndrome and Autism, requiring extra attention from Neuza, who still dedicated to the daily care of the house.”
“The house is built with masonry and pieces of wood that have been rotting over time. On rainy days, water invades through the cracks, causing them to lose many of their personal belongings. In addition, the electricity is all exposed and in the rooms you can bump into wire splices, making it very dangerous for the family to live like this.”
“Neuza always dreamed of a safe and comfortable place for her family and that Denis would have more space and comfort to grow. Today this dream leaves the paper to become a reality!”
And to end this very special Open House, here is the list of Construide’s partners and supporters who help to literally build the dreams of several families.
Sponsorships and Fixed Partners:
BBA – Bruno Bordon Arch (Bruno’s office, our founder)
Architect Giovanna Gogosz
Siente (construction management platform)
Club&Casa Design
Atlas ceramics
SUED Distributor
Maxime Engineering
Ortobom
Prime Móveis
Casa Renê Blinds
Perinetti Engenharia
SCA Jd Europa
Aromak Store
Reasons to Believe
Dramalux
Neuza e Família work partners:
MT6: carpentry
Move Architecture: production
Her architecture: production
Maxine Lajes: Laje
Brag Frames: Frames
SueD: Mirrors and box
Casa Renê: blinds
Perinetti Engenharia: electrical installation
Aromak: vela, difusor e home spray
Ortobom: beds and mattresses
GreenWay: outdoor landscaping
Atlas: floor and cladding
Social decor: toilet
benuri: sofa
Havaianas / Alpagartas: entrance doormat
Casa Mineira decorations:
Urban Arts Moeama: quadros
Object Shape: armchair and decor
Yarn & Art: Denis bedroom rug
Clinica Empathia: sensorial kit Denis
Frisokar: Denis’ bedroom chair
Lolahome: sofa cushions, blankets, placemats
Carpet Workshop: Neuza bedroom rugs
DDA Marmores: kitchen sink
Meraki workshop: art on the wall
MC Rouxinol paints: paints for art
