the two-storey building and commercial ground floor has a "u"-shaped plan, with the rear volumes over terrace. the principal facade which is oriented to the south, facing the "rua das flores", has 8 windows with iron grate on the first floor, and windows surmounted by triangular lintels. the ground floor are aligned to these windows; there are five oval window and six doors, with two far larger and surmounted by two stone coat-of-arms (for bravo and ferraz). the very prominent roof overhang is supported by granite machicolations.