The
CASACOR Bahia 2025 occupies an emblematic address in Salvador: the
Casa Nossa Senhora das Mercês. With this, the public is invited to explore the richness of a historical property reinterpreted with a contemporary look. Among the many elements that awaken enchantment in the exhibition, the
arches in the doors and windows of the original architecture assume a leading role. NN Arquitetos - AVE - Bilheteria. Projeto da CASACOR Bahia 2025. (Denilson Machado/CASACOR)
More than architectural details, they are symbolic portals that connect the past and present – welcoming visitors on paths that reveal the power of memory allied to creativity. Avelo Arquitetura - Living Vitória-Régia. Projeto da CASACOR Bahia 2025. (Bia Nauiack/CASACOR)
Arches in the doors and windows of CASACOR Bahia
The arches of CASACOR Bahia were preserved from the original architecture of Casa Nossa Senhora das Mercês. Signed by GAM Arquitetura, the master plan of the exhibition sought to translate this encounter between history and modernity. By valuing the arches in the doors and windows of the convent, the project preserves original proportions and religious symbologies, but also invites new interpretations. Neto Cunha Arquitetura - Café Lounge Florar. Projeto da CASACOR Bahia 2025. (Bia Nauiack/CASACOR)
If in the past they represented solidity and religiosity, today the arches act as aesthetic language capable of integrating different styles and narratives. The shapes frame contemporary projects and guide gazes without losing their historical weight, becoming a bridge between times. Manuela Valverde Arquitetura e Interiores - Living Raízes do Invisível. Projeto da CASACOR Bahia 2025. (Bia Nauiack/CASACOR)
About Casa Nossa Senhora das Mercês
Founded in 1735 by the Ursuline Sisters, the Convent Nossa Senhora das Mercês was for centuries dedicated to the education of girls – becoming a reference in academic and cultural training in Bahia. Until the 1980s, it welcomed generations of students for experiences of discipline and learning. Grazi Costantino e Victoria Sales - Ateliê Liukalu. Projeto da CASACOR Bahia 2025. (Bia Nauiack/CASACOR)
After the end of school activities, the property remained closed to the public for nearly three centuries. Now, with the opening promoted by CASACOR Bahia, this historical heritage is reborn in a new function: space for meeting, inspiration, and re-signification. lan Carvalho - Family Room. Projeto da CASACOR Bahia 2025. (Bia Nauiack/CASACOR)
