Situated in a park of , the building was designed and built in the Renaissance style by the German architect, Carlos Augusto Gambs, head of the Estrada União e Indústria's engineers and architects. The building reflects an imposing style that was characteristic of buildings of this era, and was built on a raised plateau using large bricks. The interior features stucco and hardwood paneled walls adorned with various paintings. The Villa still preserves its primary external and internal characteristics from when it was built.