Minimalism, meditation and nature come together at Júnior Piacesi's Shelter

When nature invades the interior and embraces the decoration, the environment becomes a Refuge . This is the concept of Júnior Piacesi 's project for CASACOR Minas Gerais 2019, whose metallic structure stands out in the middle of a eucalyptus forest and encourages contact with nature, moments of internalization and the truth of connections. Enclosed by glass, the 134 m² loft provides a window to the outside and brings natural beauty inside. Piacesi's striking authorial style creates a contemporary architecture that uses glass, steel, concrete, leather and pebbles as its essential materials. The project, which debuted at the Minas Gerais show in September last year and is now traveling the world, was completed in just eight weeks. Minimalist, the interior features specific and uncluttered furniture, based on the concept of slow living. As a response to the increasingly digitalized world, the loft brings back the comfort and lightness of slow living. Kitchen, table, bed, closet, The bathroom and meditation corner come together in the same clear language, marked by white. Highlights include the Carlos Motta armchairs, the Lina armchair, which pays homage to Lina Bo Bardi , and the Flos lamps.

The loft is completely covered in mirrors, an element that mimics the building and gives the impression of multiplying the forest. Suspended six meters above the ground, the Refuge is accessed by a ramp that leads the visitor along a path between the trees. “The project seeks a modern and accessible architecture. The intention was, really, to bring a concept and lifestyle that embraces nature, giving light to a less digital and more peaceful universe. A true refuge”, summarizes Piacesi. With its vein of simplicity and contemplation of nature, the space also features a microclimatic tensioned screen, a sustainable material that allows for curved closure without compromising lightness and transparency. [newsletter]