Daniela Funari brings an environment inspired by Brazilian geology

For this edition of CASACOR São Paulo , architect Daniela Funari , head of her eponymous office, highlighted the three central pillars of this year's theme, " From the present, the now ": ancestry, legacy and contemporaneity. In her project, which houses the entrance lounge and ticket office , entitled " Soils ", she celebrates Brazil's geological diversity through regional colors and textures, highlighting the rich source of inspiration that is Brazil. “ Our country is a rich source of inspiration for architects and artists to celebrate all this vibrant diversity in their creations ,” highlights the professional, who is making her debut at the São Paulo exhibition. The colors of the project were inspired by the dunes and sands of the North and Northeast of Brazil. The wavy wall is reminiscent of Lençóis Maranhenses, and the terracotta on the headboard evokes the red lands of São Paulo and Minas Gerais. The space, measuring approximately 130 m² and with double-height ceilings, houses the ticket office, entrance hall, cloakroom and also serves as a passageway to the exhibition. Daniela designed a generous portico in sync with the open shelves and which follow the earthy tones of the Colores DRD NAT covering, by Portinari. A Michelangelo Napoléon Bordeaux marble bench, Coral Office chairs by Lattoog and furniture by Dunelli complete the welcoming environment. The tropical landscaping, designed by Bruna De Mari , includes a side garden and pots with native species, creating a natural environment. For the wall of the entrance hall and garden, a sculptural work by the artist Mauro Frazão from Pernambuco. Lining the lounge, a large geometric rug, designed by Rapha Preto , entitled “Courage”; and, on the organic wall that closes the room and leads visitors to the cloakroom, visual arts take center stage with the “Rare Lands” collection, a series of paintings by Annike Limborço that reinforces the importance of geology and Brazilian nature.

Another powerful detail is that all the works and pieces chosen follow the palette of the environment. “ Everything speaks to each other : the furniture with the colors, the colors with the finishes, the finishes with the textures and shapes of the building and, in the end, the whole with the works of art ,” Daniela describes the result. “ And all of this solidifies as a gift for the public to reflect on the urgencies of the present ,” concludes the professional.

SERVICE – CASACOR São Paulo 2024

Where: National Complex, on Paulista Avenue, 2073 – São Paulo (SP) When: May 21 to July 28, 2024 Box office hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 12pm to 10pm Sundays and holidays, from 11am to 9pm Digital box office: https://appcasacor.com.br/en/events/sao-paulo-2024 Ticket prices: R$ 111 – Full R$ 56 – Half-price Purchase of half-price tickets: senior citizens aged 60 and over, students presenting a valid photo ID or payment receipt. Disabled individuals and their companions (according to law 12.933/13). Proof of half-price tickets will be required at the door.