The architect Barbara Dundes, inspired by the excellence of her own work since her first participation in CASACOR São Paulo, presentes “TAO House” in this edition of event, which is the largest and most complete in architecture, design and landscaping in Latin America and takes place from May 21st to 28th July, at Conjunto Nacional, on Avenida Paulista.
The theme of this year is – “From present, the now”, Barbara connected with Taoism, a philosophical tradition whose theory is Tao, a chinese word that can mean “path” or “method”, giving name to the space to be the pillar of the project. Following this concept, the environment seeks to highlight and understand the universe, nature and the constancy of transformation cycles.
In space, intense flows can be welcomed by the density of matter, allowing consciousness to synchronize with shapes, colors, rhythms and textures to access, experience, process and internalize memories of present, past and future times. In the environment, the strength of ancestry and the future is recognized by integrating the traditions of artisanal work with contemporary technologies that jointly and profoundly transform raw materials, integrating to achieve the ephemeral beauty of the present moment. In the ancient times of humanity we discovered a wealth of wisdom and practices that have stood the test of time, and even in a digital world, these legacies are essential parts of who we are, shaping our worldview and inspiring our deepest creations.
Visiting the past, we can find value and poetry to understand the concept of simplicity with new eyes. We analyze sculptures made of wood, brick, earth, stones and glass, fragments of architecture and materials used by man, shaped by him to the rhythm of our breathing. Breathing is the very integration of life, the breath that lives in all beings and in all of nature, connecting us in a universal tune. It is an essential and constant process, and can be celebrated as a creative link that allows you to give shape and life to some materials.
"We know that, in this process of giving life to our space, the breath of each person involved in this artisanal cycle also contributed to the uniqueness that characterizes Tao House. It transforms every detail into a connected whole", says Barbara.
With 62m², “TAO House” has a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and living room. Right at the entrance, the visitor is impacted by the highlight of the environment: a tree, creating a paradigm of connection with what is primitive and brings a feeling of breath and relief, generating comfort and well-being, developing a ritual of appreciation what is common and essential, effectively a gift, the clear symbolism of the root of what is ancestral.
The surfaces at entrance to the room, as the porch, around the tree and on the extensive wall behind the sofa in the living room, covered with Formica solution: the Formiwall, in Steel Silver, which brings a brushed steel effect, in line with the trend of metallic tones in the project.
On the floor, the Lepri brick covering matches artisanal and technological details to provide comfort and naturalness to the space. The touch of the versatile Tear Guanabara rug, by Kamy, customized especially for “Tao House”, contributes to the elegance of the environment.
To compose the decor with class and functionality, Barbara chose for a selection of exclusive furniture from Líder Interiores. The architect also brings a sophisticated selection from Wolff, as crystal glasses and bowls, stainless steel cutlery, portuguese ceramic plates, porcelain platters and borosilicate glass pieces, as well as an elegant Jatobá wood bowl from the Wolff Craft, which adds a natural touch.
Team:
Architects: Barbara Dundes
Photographer: Denilson Machado
Materials Used:
Alarme BR: Camera
Antares: Sound box
By Kamy: Rug
Coral: Ink
Deca: Tableware and metals
Due Mobili: Woodwork
Dpot: Furniture
Elettromec: Eletros
Etel: Furniture
Europa Vision: Glass
Elettromec: House Appliance
Fórmica: Wall cladding sheets
GB Engineering: Engineering
Líder Interiores: Furniture
Lepri: Floor
Ornare: Planned wood
Portinari: Coating
Prismatic: Glass brick
Quaker: Sofa fabric
Ranieri: Stones
Samlux: Technical lighting
Studio de la cruz: Decorative Lighting
VBA Engineering: Electric
Wolff: Production