CASACOR

The 1970s homes inspire this living room, marked by metallic wallpaper, salvaged furniture and large paintings. The composition is striking not only for its aesthetics, but also for its narrative, since the architects argue that decoration should be cozy and expressive. “We need to tell stories so that people feel like they belong to that place, whether through emotional memories or not,” the duo says. The idea behind the space is to go against the global trend of losing the character of living, which in the endless search for functionality has its true essence nullified. For the professionals, a house needs to embrace its residents and exude their personalities.