Contemporary building by Cité Arquitetura opens in Rio de Janeiro

The Gávea neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro now has a new residential building designed by Cité Arquitetura , owned by partners Celso Rayol and Fernando Costa , CASACOR . The premise of the construction is to promote the encounter between residents and the city , meeting the needs of the city. contemporary desire to be close to everything and at the same time have the comfort of home. For this reason, the neighborhood where the building was constructed could not have been any other. Gávea is recognized as an active place in the city of Rio , where one of the city's largest universities, schools, theaters, bars and restaurants are located, as well as cultural centers and the municipal planetarium. Despite its good location, bustling and close to everything, Gávea is located in a valley, so its streets are tree-lined and quiet. Residents who choose to live in this neighborhood are looking for a combination of dynamism and tranquility, of urban and rural life. This is precisely the combination that the architecture of the Contemporâneo Gávea development promotes. In the internal areas, the project's common areas were designed with multiple functions to meet everyday demands. The leisure areas were integrated through hinged doors – which, in the internal layout, became essential to bring this freedom of movement. space sought since the conception of the architecture.

Another important element is the variety of amenities offered to residents, such as storage spaces and bicycle parking , in keeping with contemporary living. In the apartments, the kitchen was placed as the main articulator of the space, creating good circulation and favoring contact between residents . The floor-to-ceiling windows are also a guiding element of the project, allowing the entry of plenty of natural light , a view for greenery and a neighborhood atmosphere inside the apartment. Angled windows, like those on the common floor façade next to the street, or the brise-soleils on the sides of the balconies , are a careful detail that works as a kind of " visual filter " between the inside and the movement of the street. From the balconies , it is possible to enjoy the view of the treetops and Christ the Redeemer – new angles for new perspectives of living. Finally, on the façade, the color gray predominates on the outermost layer and mimics the insertion into the urban context , while the inclined planes covered in wood are responsible for highlighting the change in perspective and welcoming those who arrive.