The renovation of this 77m² apartment, acquired while still in the blueprint stage, aimed primarily to meet the needs of the young researcher who would inhabit it. Originally with 2 bedrooms and a kitchen connected to the living room by a pass-through, the property was rethought to create cohesive and integrated environments where the client could informally host friends, as well as have space for studying, reading, plant cultivation, and displaying books and travel souvenirs.

The integration of the spaces was achieved not only by removing walls but also through the design of the furniture, colors, and textures. Right at the entrance, the white-painted exposed brick wall contrasts with the wooden parquet floor, while the yellow and white hydraulic tile wall serves as a backdrop for the fixed kitchen furniture in pastel blue tones. The dining table, at the same height as the kitchen counter, was made of wood and equipped with wheels to facilitate its movement to other parts of the apartment. In the living room, the long, horizontal piece of furniture for the television equipment stands out, and the coffee table with metal legs and a matte red top brings contrast to the sober tones around.

The office, strategically positioned by the window to take advantage of natural light, is physically and visually integrated into the living room through a bench and shelf made of cast-in-place reinforced concrete. This multifunctional space serves as a nook for rest and reading, as well as accommodating guests during parties. The highlight is the metal shelf with pastel primary color cubes, inspired by Mondrian, housing books, travel objects, and vegetation.

The private area was extended by closing the opening that provided access to the bedrooms, resulting in a less fragmented living area and a large wardrobe that occupies the entire length of the wall. In the bathrooms, the mosaic tile floor in colors complementary to those chosen for the carpentry furniture completes the harmonious and welcoming palette of the apartment.

Project Team: Arq. Renata Beck and Arq. Gustavo Sbardelotto  
Collaboration: Acad. Lúcia Baltar, Acad. Sabrina Hennemann, Acad. Renata Saffer