Located in the Jardins, the renovation of this apartment involved the total restructuring of all its spaces, with an emphasis on restoring the layout of the building as originally designed by architect João Kon.

The project prioritized the full integration of the spaces by demolishing existing barriers and partitions, creating a more fluid environment and proposing a more contemporary layout. In the floor plan, the living room area is organized linearly, with the sitting area in the center (between the entrance gallery and the balcony), the intimate room on one side, and the dining room on the other.

The entrance gallery, the central part of the apartment, was highlighted by a darker wood panel that mimics the doors of the entrance, the powder room, and the intimate hallway. The ceiling features a mirror, which enhances the sense of space by reflecting the light from the balcony.

The kitchen is aligned with the dining room, forming an "L" shape with the social area, and is divided into a gourmet area, always integrated with the dining room, and another functional part. These spaces can be separated by a sliding door, allowing different uses depending on the time of the week.

In the private section of the apartment, the bedrooms were reorganized to transform all of them into suites, optimize circulation, and create spaces for linen closets and a china cabinet.

The discovery of a flat slab without beams in the living room led us to peel back the ceiling, and after treating the slab, we left it exposed throughout the social area. The granite flooring creates a contrast in the opposite plane. The stainless-steel pillar, a strong feature in the living room, was cladded to cover a concrete addition required to protect the exposed reinforcement from a previous renovation.

Next to the pillar, a large planter serves as a divider between the spaces, offering some privacy and bringing greenery into the apartment. The project’s planning included a drain in the floor to collect irrigation water.

Among the materials selected for the project, granite predominates in the floors and countertops as a counterpoint to the exposed concrete. The stainless-steel pillar stands out, and three types of wood are featured in the panels and custom cabinetry.

For the selection of interior pieces, the homeowners’ antique furniture was combined with contemporary pieces, creating a balance between the past history and the future, which is yet to be written.