Located in a central neighborhood of São Paulo called Higienópolis, this 150square meter apartment had a traditional division between social and sleeping areas. The three bedrooms were accessed through a hallway and therefore completely apart from the living space. In addition, the kitchen had a large laundry area with a small bathroom and service bedroom.

In order to adapt the apartment to the new residents´s needs, the project completely remodeled the layout of the social and sleeping areas, as well as the kitchen and laundry area. One of the bedrooms was expanded to receive a closet and enlarge its bathroom, making it the main bedroom of the residence.

The two other bedrooms were integrated to the living areas through translucent sliding doors made of steel and glass that can be fully opened to the living room or closed when necessary. In the kitchen area the bathroom and bedroom were removed to make the space wider and the floorplan was reorganized to compact the laundry room. The intention of this renovation was to create a welcoming and integrated domestic space with comfortable ventilation and natural lighting.

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Architects: GOAA - Gusmão Otero Arquitetos Associados

Photographer: Maura Mello