The architect duo
Hannah Cabral and
Monique Pampolha from Studio MH Arquitetura return to
CASACOR Rio de Janeiro in 2023 with the
Oriel Suite , a space that offers an alternative way of reconnecting with the natural environment.
Dedicated to relaxation, the suite combines
neutral and soft tones with
organic textures to evoke natural elements and thus bring greater well-being to the resident. With the proposal of
pause ,
rest and
contemplation , the sensorial project focuses on internal coverings – wall and ceiling – in the Van Gogh finish by Dell Anno, enhancing the integration of the spaces.
"Living in big cities has made people busier, more anxious and depressed.
The world has become sick due to a lack of care , attention and affection," says Hannah. "We designed the Oriel Suite to be an
environment for pause and rest , causing a slowdown," adds Monique.
The décor is contemporary, with
nationally designed furniture and
works of art . But the main design element is the
large muxarabi panel that surrounds the entire space, creating an environment that protects those inside, while also
allowing the greenery to be appreciated outside.
The piece functions almost like a living work, which spreads its plot across the space, forming
designs that change depending on the light .
Furthermore, the mashrabiya panel revives a
traditional aspect of the building , capable of making the external and internal environment more flexible. This design element is also present in the main house of the Rio de Janeiro exhibition – which the suite overlooks – thus establishing a
connection between the two buildings .
The name Oriel means “
the lord is light ” and alludes to the
play of light and shadow provided by the mashrabiya .
Another highlight is the scarce use of very strong or artificial visual stimuli, which could cause agitation, prioritizing
light colors and organic textures that refer to natural elements.
The view from the interior of the suite to the main house also reflects on the use of space and time. "
It contrasts the ephemerality of this contemporary structure with an imposing traditional building . It highlights the importance of rescuing affective memory for the preservation of heritage and cultures, so that the new and the old are not valued to the detriment of the other, but
coexist and
collaborate . A more sustainable future lies in the integration of both and in maintaining human contact with nature," explain architects Monique and Hannah.
Service - CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2023
Where: Lopes Quintas Street, 497. Botanical Garden - Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
When: August 15 to October 15, 2023
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (including holidays). Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Digital box office: https://appcasacor.com.br/events/rio-de-janeiro-2023 Total ticket prices: Full price ticket: R$ 90.00 Half price: R$ 45.00 Children up to 10 years old do not pay. Senior citizens over 60 years old, students with official ID, disabled people (and one companion) and teachers from public and private schools (provided they present a valid photo ID) pay half price.
CASACOR Rio has the master sponsorship of
Deca . In addition, it has
Coral as the official paint;
Audi as the sponsor;
Gafisa as the local sponsor; and Portinari as the local support. The institutional support is from
Instituto Brando Barbosa and the technical support from
Plenty Engenharia . The official bank is
Banco BRB , the official hotel is
Fairmont Rio , and the official shopping mall is
CasaShopping ; the official radio station is
JB FM and
Veja is the media partner. The official suppliers are:
Alamaster ,
CMC Modular and
Woods Wine Experience .
