CASACOR MT environments tell stories of life and ancestry

The CASACOR Mato Grosso 2024 edition presented creative environments that stood out for their ability to transform memories into sensory and artistic experiences. Among them, we had the Master Suite “Maria Maria” , by Matheus Vieira , the Café “O Sorriso do Gato” , designed by Nicholas Oher and the Baby Room , designed by Ana Lúcia Piaia . Matheus Vieira , an interior designer with a refined artistic style and multiple influences, created a space that moves visitors through its personal history. Inspired by his mother, a skilled seamstress, the “Maria Maria” Master Suite transports the visitor to a universe of emotional memories , which blend with the concept of contemporary design . At the entrance, a blue sheath dress, his mother's favorite color, draws attention for its elegance and symbolism. The curtains in the room were made with technological fabrics that reproduce love letters exchanged by the designer's parents , transforming memories into art. The sewing theme unfolds in the details of the cushions, made with scraps and yo-yos, sewn by the designer himself, and in the symbolic presence of a sewing machine positioned over the bathtub. The bathroom mirror features a modern take on broken tiles , a technique used in the past to create flooring, in a clear homage to the house where Matheus grew up. The vinyl ceiling with waves represents the intense emotions of life, while the ambient sound of sewing machines and fabric cutting completes the immersive experience. “Of all the things that went wrong in my life, I got it right. My strength was not a voluntary choice, but a lesson learned from life. The 'Maria Maria' space is about transforming pain into beauty and love into design,” says Matheus.

Architect Nicholas Oher , from OHMA Designer , used the memories of his grandmother Graciliana , also a seamstress, as inspiration for Café “O Sorriso do Gato”. Combining tradition and modernity, the space offers a gastronomic experience that celebrates roots and stories. Personal objects belonging to the architect's grandmother, such as an old pair of sewing scissors, were incorporated into the decor, which also features coffee grinders and roasters. Earthy tones evoke the warmth of Cuiabá and the welcoming roots of Mato Grosso, while sculptures pay homage to black and female ancestry . A playful touch is provided by the Mad Hatter's hat, which brings lightness and relaxation to the space. Ana Lúcia Piaia presents the delicate and cozy “Baby Room”, inspired by nests, birds and the symbolism of the first image of a baby in an ultrasound. Also called “Birds’ Nest”, the space reflects affective memories and connection with nature , aligned with the theme of ancestry . “With the theme From the present, the now , I sought to rescue memories of our ancestors through handmade ornaments , as grandmothers and great-grandmothers used to do. Birds symbolize freedom, lightness and the legacy of life, and remind us how nature is rich and teaches legacies passed down through generations”, comments the creator. In the space, a central crib with a canopy and a hand-embroidered layette , carefully prepared for this edition. Modern, sustainable and artisanal elements that remind us of the importance of the first connections between the baby and its family. “The baby’s room is where the first relationships with parents, grandparents and family are established, marking the beginning of a new generation”, explains Ana.