When the house is super comfortable, it feels like staying in a five-star hotel. When we are in a delightful hotel, we immediately remember the comfort of our homes. This year,
CASACOR Rio returns to the
Brando Barbosa Residence , in Jardim Botânico, with a more innovative proposal:
that of a boutique hotel ! In its 32nd edition, the Rio exhibition, which takes place from
August 15th to October 15th , focuses on the mansion's original vocation – to receive – and transforms the space into an exclusive hotel, with
43 environments designed by some of the best professionals in architecture, interior design and landscaping. Among them, spaces open to the public such as
cool bars, charming restaurants and, of course, the exuberance of
12 thousand m² of gardens formed by species from the Atlantic Forest.
Check out the environments below! "In 2021, we opened the doors of the
mansion to the Rio public. In 2022, we made a proposal to occupy a
cultural institute . Now, we present a third idea of use, that of a
boutique hotel , something very common in large properties in Europe and that would fit perfectly into a property like the Brando Barbosa Residence", says
Patricia Mayer , managing partner of
CASACOR Rio . The idea is precisely to provoke reflection on the uses of these cultural facilities that, often, due to high maintenance costs, end up abandoned. "Rio de Janeiro has a series of unused properties of great architectural and cultural value. It is necessary to open the door to these places, but with economic sustainability so that these heritage sites can be maintained and preserved. And it is up to
CASACOR , which has so much public , propose new types of occupation", explains
Patricia Quentel , also managing partner of the Rio franchise.
It is no surprise that the original features of the mansion's interior architecture will remain visible to visitors. Pieces such as chandeliers, worked ceilings, floors, moldings and murano door handles will be incorporated into the projects of the professionals participating in this edition, just as they have been in the last two years. After all, the
property is listed by the State Institute of Cultural Heritage (INEPAC) , which monitors all interventions made for the event.
What's new in 2023
Anyone who has visited any of the previous editions will notice the first change upon arrival. The visiting circuit gained a new route that starts in the central courtyard, exactly where the Brando Barbosa couple used to receive their guests. From there, the visit continues through the
first floor of the main house and its halls designed to welcome visitors, as in a hotel: with
reception, lobby, piano bar, jewelry store, drinks bar, wine library, gourmet kitchen for small events in
petit-comité . On
the second floor , there are
three suites – one of them, master or presidential –, a living room with a balcony and wardrobes. The
external area receives a temporary setup (only for the event) with
nine bungalows from 36 m² to 90 m² and four stores built in thermoacoustic housing modules. Similar to containers, they are provided by CMC Modular, which delivers the metal parts already customized according to each professional's project, which allows for a clean, fast and much more sustainable work.
There are also
food spaces there: the restaurant, once again operated by
Cooking Buffet , owned by
Adriana Mattar and Cecília Gros , who will also have a small emporium; a
bookstore-café , with
books from Unisaber and snacks from
Mètiers ; a bistro by the pool run by chef
Écio Cordeiro de Mello ; in addition to stores such as
Gus Eyewear and
Santa Cruz Home Bazaar and the
Audi space, which presents its 100% electric line and allows
test drives to be carried out, with interested parties leaving by car through a secondary entrance to the residence . Another novelty in the garden is the environment created by architect João Panaggio for
Deca as a premium space in the hotel. A type of spa house, inspired by the Roman baths, totally connected to nature and designed for guests looking for relaxation.
CASACOR Rio 2023 Trends
Colors and effects
The vibrant tones come with everything in this edition. They appear in different shades of reds, blues, greens. From the most open to the driest. As well as colors that refer to the natural, such as terracotta, used not only in coverings, but also in furniture. Neutral and pastel tones also appear in profusion on walls and furniture, often leaving the emphasis on objects and works of art. Decorative effects on ceilings and walls are also on the rise: ombré, burnt cement and Coral's exclusive velvet – which gives a velvety result to the surfaces – are seen in several spaces. It is worth taking a careful look at the environments of
Erick Figueira de Melo ,
Maurício Nóbrega ,
Lenora Lohrisch and
Wair de Paula and
Andrea Duarte and
Anna Malta .
Body and Address
CASACOR's national theme was a great inspiration for Rio's professionals. Mariana Teixeira and
Pedro Pantoja delved into the reference to create a Palacito Bric that has handcrafted ceramic vats in the shape of a human body and a concrete covering in a tone produced to resemble human skin.
Beauty can even be fundamental when it comes to decoration. However,
professionals are increasingly betting on stimulating sensations . From the goosebumps, from Vinoteca by
Lucas Barbosa , to the perfume of the garden at Pausa Pátio, by
Ana Veras . The idea is to sharpen all the senses, whether through a provocative soundtrack, different aromas, or the use of multiple textures, which are everywhere in this
CASACOR Rio . On furniture, walls, ceilings, objects. From those that bring a feeling of comfort and warmth, as in the case of the bouclé fabric, which
Gisele Taranto uses in her Presidential Suite, to the more rustic, such as piassava, which appears in the hall of
Amanda Miranda 's Gourmet Kitchen.
Craft elements
Handmade is definitely here to stay.
Handcrafted elements and natural fibers are everywhere, in furniture, objects, coverings. Throughout the spaces, there are many ceramic, basketry and wooden objects. The Brise Restaurant, by
Bitty Talbot and Cecília Teixeira , is perhaps the greatest example with a natural brick floor (glued one by one), a woven straw ceiling and exclusive pieces of pottery ceramics on the counter and tables.
Erick Figueira de Mello 's Winter Garden also features natural fibers in profusion. And Casa Senses, from
UP3 Arquitetura , used straw to cover its entire space.
Wooden panels
They are present in many environments, in the most varied colors. And although in almost all of them they appear as wall coverings, in some they take on new functions. Whether camouflaging the closet and serving as a headboard, as in the Tu Vens Suite, by
Paula Müller ; whether in the slatted version with built-in lighting in Room 021, by
Camila Simbalista and
Paula Wetzel . Another highlight is the Canadian pine with its very visible knots used by
Mauricio Nóbrega to “envelope” the Café and Bookstore environments.
Muxarabis and trellises
The elements are everywhere, in different materials. Wood, of course, remains the most common and appears in Reception, by
Lenora Lohrisch and
Wair de Paula ; and at Bar do Jardim Gafisa, by
Diego Raposo and
Manuela Simas , who used the resource as a ceiling lining.
Hannah Cabral and
Monique Pampolha created an aluminum muxarabi with electrostatic painting imitating wood that surrounds their entire Oriel Suite, creating a beautiful play of shadows throughout the space. At Loja da Casa,
Claudia Infante opted for a fiberglass muxarabi, which is more resistant and sustainable.
Organic furniture
Curves have gained a definitive place in decoration and appear in practically every environment. And round is, without a doubt, the most used shape this year: in armchairs, screens, rugs. It's worth a closer look at Lobby, by
Márcia and Manu Müller ; at the Reception of
Lenora Lohrisch and
Wair de Paula ; in Cabana Angatu, by
Gabriela Eloy and on the Podcast Papo ao Cubo, by
João Amand and
Sophia Abraham .
Look up
Ceilings continue to gain prominence. Muxarabi, rugs, lambe-lambe from the Muda collective, paintings, textures and even tacos. It’s really worth taking a look up and appreciating the creativity of our professionals. Especially at Piano-Bar, by
Paula Neder (lick-lick); in the Winter Garden, by
Erick Figueira de Mello (carpet); in the hall of the Jardim Gafisa Bar, by
Diego Raposo and Manuela Simas (muxarabi); and at Casa '73, by
Victor Niskier (tacos).
Brando Barbosa Palace: a little history
Neighboring the Botanical Garden, the property was built in 1860 as part of the old
Chácara da Floresta by
the Faro family , important coffee growers. Years later, it was the residence of the important public health doctor
Oswaldo Cruz . However, its glory days were only experienced from the 1960s onwards, when
Jorge Brando Barbosa and his wife Odaléa purchased, renovated and expanded the original property using furniture, arches, portals, paintings and sculptures found in antique shops, convents, farm and churches in the interior of Brazil. Today, the property is the headquarters of the
Brando Barbosa Institute (IBB) , which provides the space, for the third year, to hold
CASACOR Rio .
Cast 2023
This year's participating professionals are: Adriana Esteves; Amanda Miranda; Ana Cano and Vivian Reimers; Ana Veras; Andrea Duarte and Anna Malta; Angela Leite Barbosa and Daniel Marques Mendes; Bitty Talbot and Cecília Teixeira; Cadé Marino, Michelle Wilkinson and Thiago Morsch; Camila Simbalista and Paula Wetzel; Catê Poli and Luis Porto; Celso Rayol and Fernando Costa; Claudia Infante; Claudia Pimenta and Patricia Franco; David Bastos; Diego Raposo and Manuela Simas; Erick Figueira de Mello; Fabiano Prates Ravaglia; Fernanda Medeiros; Gabriela Eloy; Geralda Januário and Paulo César Januário; Gisele Taranto; Hannah Cabral and Monique Pampolha; Isabella Lucena; John Amand and Sophia Abraham; João Panaggio; Julio Teroni; Karyne Lima; Lenora Lohrisch and Wair de Paula; Leila Dionizios; Lucas Barbosa; Maira and Kaio Duarte Silva; Marcela Martins; Márcia Müller and Manu Müller; Mariana Marques Teixeira and Pedro Pantoja; Maurício Nóbrega, Bia Wolff, Maria Estelitta and Patricia Vieira; Patricia Marinho and Manuele Colas; Paula Muller; Paula Neder; Pedro Rabelais; Rafael Mirza; Tiago Freire; Tom Castro and Victor Niskier.
Service - CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2023
Where: Rua Lopes Quintas, 497. Botanical Garden - Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
When: August 15th to October 15th, 2023
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 12pm to 9pm (including holidays). Sundays, from 10am to 8pm
Digital ticket office: https://appcasacor.com.br/events/rio-de-janeiro-2023 Total ticket prices: Full ticket: R$ 90.00 Half price: R$ 45.00 Children up to 10 years old are free. Elderly people over 60 years old, students with an official ID card, disabled people (and a companion) and teachers from public and private schools (as long as they present a valid document with photo) pay half price.
CASACOR Rio has master sponsorship from
Deca . Furthermore, it has
Coral as its official paint;
Audi , as sponsor;
Gafisa as local sponsorship; and Portinari as local support. Institutional support comes from
Instituto Brando Barbosa and technical support from
Plenty Engenharia . The official bank is
Banco BRB , the official hotel is the
Fairmont Rio , and the official shopping mall is
CasaShopping ; the official radio is
JB FM and
Veja is the media partner. Official suppliers are:
Alamaster ,
CMC Modular and
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