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Paraná architect Alessandra Gandolfi believes that by living with awareness and responsibility for diversity, it is possible to leave a positive legacy for the future. The Autistic Refuge Suite was designed especially for a neurodivergent child, creating a welcoming, functional space that is connected to the state's historical traditions. One of the most well-known cultural expressions of Espírito Santo serves as a reference in the suite: the jacket. In collaboration with Domingos Teixeira Marques, a prestigious local artist who has been making jackets for over 50 years, the architect developed an interactive work of art. Inserted in front of the bed, the pieces that make it up have heads and cylinders carved in wood, as well as details painted with colorful paints. The entire ambiance balances calming colors with straight lines and organic shapes, while natural textures—such as wood, stone, and fabrics—provide sensory integration.