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Laurent Troost transforms historic mansion in Manaus into a co-working space

The 125-year-old building has had its memories and original elements carefully preserved

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Submitted at Apr 12, 2021, 7:00 AM

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Laurent Troost transforms historic mansion in Manaus into a co-working space
Named Casarão da Inovação Cassina, the 125-year-old building in Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, which was carefully revitalized by the studio Laurent Troost Architecture, now functions as a co-working, shared workspace.

(Joana França/CASACOR)

Named Casarão da Inovação Cassina , the 125-year-old building in Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, which was carefully revitalized by the studio Laurent Troost Architecture, now functions as a co-working space, a shared workspace. The building totals 1,586 square meters , distributed over four levels. The facades were cleaned and great care was taken to preserve the original elements, such as the plaster made from red sandstone powder pigment.
Named Casarão da Inovação Cassina, the 125-year-old building in Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, which was carefully revitalized by the studio Laurent Troost Architecture, now functions as a co-working, shared workspace.

(Joana França/CASACOR)

The studio chose to preserve the building's exterior brick walls , along with the remaining stone foundation walls. The interior was reconstructed using a prefabricated steel system and a glazed roof volume.
Named Casarão da Inovação Cassina, the 125-year-old building in Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, which was carefully revitalized by the studio Laurent Troost Architecture, now functions as a co-working, shared workspace.

(Joana França/CASACOR)

A tropical garden has been planted in a triple-height space just inside the front door. “The building houses a lush garden behind the main façade, creating its own microclimate ,” the studio said. “A walkway crosses the void over the garden, remembering one of the intrinsic reasons for Manaus: the Amazon rainforest ."
Named Casarão da Inovação Cassina, the 125-year-old building in Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, which was carefully revitalized by the studio Laurent Troost Architecture, now functions as a co-working, shared workspace.

(Joana França/CASACOR)

Named Casarão da Inovação Cassina, the 125-year-old building in Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, which was carefully revitalized by the studio Laurent Troost Architecture, now functions as a co-working, shared workspace.

(Joana França/CASACOR)

On the roof, there is a restaurant with panoramic views of the city's historic center and the Rio Negro. Large roof eaves covered in ipê wood - also known as Brazilian walnut - help to shade the structure.
Named Casarão da Inovação Cassina, the 125-year-old building in Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, which was carefully revitalized by the studio Laurent Troost Architecture, now functions as a co-working, shared workspace.

(Joana França/CASACOR)

About the building


The building is located in an emerging digital district in the city. Its name was chosen through a public vote organized by the municipality, which owns the building.
Named Casarão da Inovação Cassina, the 125-year-old building in Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, which was carefully revitalized by the studio Laurent Troost Architecture, now functions as a co-working, shared workspace.

(Joana França/CASACOR)

Its original structure was built in the late 1890s to house the luxurious Hotel Cassina , owned by an Italian named Andrea Cassina. After a financial crisis devastated the area, the building became a gambling and prostitution venue called the Slipper Cabaret. .
Named Casarão da Inovação Cassina, the 125-year-old building in Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, which was carefully revitalized by the studio Laurent Troost Architecture, now functions as a co-working, shared workspace.

(Joana França/CASACOR)

It closed around 1960 and began to deteriorate. Over the decades, the interior collapsed and vegetation took over the building , resulting in a striking visual image that architect Laurent Troost wanted to pay homage to in some way.
Named Casarão da Inovação Cassina, the 125-year-old building in Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, which was carefully revitalized by the studio Laurent Troost Architecture, now functions as a co-working, shared workspace.

(Joana França/CASACOR)

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