One step away from signing a rental agreement for an apartment, a couple decided to change their plans:
to buy a house in a village , which had always been the resident's dream since childhood.
Built in the 1920s by his great-great-grandfather, the residence has withstood the test of time and especially the verticalization of the city of São Paulo. “They love to travel and explore Brazil and this is reflected in the decoration we proposed, with rustic details and handcrafted pieces”, says Klaus Schmidt, head of
KAS ARQ, which designed the project.
The
180 m² house is divided into three floors, each of which is quite divided into sectors. To make the house more spacious and airy, as the couple wanted, the architects focused on
integrating the spaces , especially on the
ground floor . The walls on the ground floor that divided the TV, dining and living areas were demolished and, in their place, some
metal beams and pillars were added for support.
"We demolished walls and added
metal reinforcements to connect the entire social area, including the kitchen. In it, we replaced the old granite countertop with a new one in exposed concrete, the same solution adopted in the master bedroom bathroom, made in light concrete, in the '
rustic-chic ' style, following the
references of Trancoso and Caraíva presented by the clients", says Schmidt.
The architects' main challenge was to bring a more contemporary feel to the century-old residence while staying within the residents' budget. To achieve this, they adopted
cost-effective solutions . They decided
to preserve the existing woodwork and cover it with
terracotta-colored adhesive.
Another easy-to-implement idea adopted by the architects was
to cover the old floor of the outdoor area with white pebbles – which brought a relaxed and fun atmosphere to the terrace.
Simple decoration
With the aim of creating an exclusive and very affectionate décor, the architects sought to implement unique elements. “We searched through thrift stores,
antique shops , family-owned and -operated stores, and even friends’ houses, from whom we bought items that were stored or forgotten.”
An example of this can be seen in the
carved red chair by artist
Jasson Artesão , who was born in Belo Monte, in the backlands of Alagoas. “His pieces are coveted by collectors and have already been exhibited internationally,” says Schmidt.
Among the works of art scattered around the house, the highlights are the
photograph from the series 'Brasília Teimosa' , by photographer Bárbara Wagner, the sculpture by
José Bento , as well as the hummingbird by artist and friend Adriano Baruffi, which decorates the brick wall in the
dining room . In the kitchen, tile art with hand-drawn designs was designed to compose the project's decoration, summarizing the joy and contemporary charm of the new residence.
