This project began with the purchase of a charming 1940s house in Jardim Luzitânia — a longtime family dream. The client came to us wanting to preserve the soul of the house, honoring its original spirit and bringing back the atmosphere of an old, lived-in home, where she, her husband, their twin children, and their dog Amora could live in comfort.

Early on, we removed a structural wall that divided the living room, expanding the space and creating a more natural connection between the living room, the staircase, and the kitchen. This opening completely transformed the social area, bringing in fluidity and light.

The original wood-block flooring (tacos) had to be removed during construction, but it was reinstalled with a new pattern, preserving its history through a renewed design.

In the kitchen, we worked to recover the feeling of a true "home kitchen" — a warm, lived-in space. The gray-and-white checkerboard hydraulic-tile flooring converses with the slatted Tauari wood cabinetry. On the walls, we combined a white tile pediment with exposed rustic masonry, uncovered during construction — a detail that adds texture.

Facing the kitchen is the dining room, integrated into the space. Antique glass chandeliers, found by the clients at a Paris flea market, add a sense of history. The wooden table, signed by Paulo Alves, is paired with three different chair models, creating a rich, sentimental composition. At the back, a white muxarabi door discreetly conceals the pantry. Under the staircase, we placed the powder room, covered in botanical-print wallpaper, bringing charm and a touch of surprise to the space.

At the back of the house, in the edícula (annex), we created three spaces: the boys' room, the guest suite, and the laundry room — all following the same warm, original design language as the main house. Between the two structures, a garden with lavender, a jabuticaba tree, and an outdoor shower clad in vintage-style tiles creates a green breathing space.

Upstairs is the couple's suite, with a bathroom fully clad in nude hydraulic tile, housing both a shower and a bathtub. The boys' bathroom combines green hydraulic tile with blue polished concrete on the upper walls, bringing in color, playfulness, and personality. At the front of the house is the twins' bedroom, which opens onto the front terrace — a sunny space full of memory.

The entire renovation was carried out with great care to respect the history of the building, its materials, proportions, and original spirit. The house, white with all window frames painted green, was affectionately named Casa Verde, celebrating its identity, its family, and its new chapter.