300 m² apartment has winter gardens with fountain

Located in Ipanema (RJ), this apartment of 300 m² underwent a complete renovation at the hands of architect Sophia Galvão – from the cast of CASACOR Rio de Janeiro – who adapted the old property to the profile of the new residents, a couple with two large dogs. The renovation of the property catered to a series of requests from the new owners, such as a very well-lit painting studio, a less formal dining table, and an open kitchen to host their guests. To achieve this, two bedrooms were integrated to give rise to the studio, the original dining room was converted into a library, and the lavabo was moved to the anteroom of the bedrooms, enlarging the kitchen, which is located between the two internal prisms of the building, transformed into winter gardens. From the original property, the sliding doors of the living room, lacquered in white, and the lion head in the fountain of one of the prisms were kept. "We created boiseries to complete the classic touch of the sliding doors brought from France. The oak panels from the living room wall continue on the ceiling and the walls of the circulation and the social hall, creating a 'box' effect in the design," explains the architect. In the social area, the two linear floating shelves made of corten steel, designed by the architect, steal the scene, serving a dual purpose as a sideboard in the living room and a work table in the library. Another custom creation for the project is the travertine bench under the window, occupying the entire length of the wall and serving as support for collectible items and as seating for guests on busy days.

To compose the look of the apartment, the architect started from a palette of neutral tones, such as beige, terracotta, saffron, and sand (except for the kitchen, which has green lacquered cabinets), combined with natural materials such as wood, marble, leather, and linen. For the finishes, she coated the floor with Navona Travertine marble, also replicated on the bench and walls of the wet areas, including in the winter gardens. [caption id="attachment_190010" align="alignnone" width="2953"][/caption> In the furniture, many pieces are from the residents' collection, such as the armchair by designer Flávio de Carvalho, the green armchair in the home theater, the chairs in the library, the trunks and stools in the entry hall. [caption id="attachment_190004" align="alignnone" width="2953"][/caption> "We have the sofa from Estudiobola, armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, the Nero Marquina coffee table, the suede pouf, the Saarinen table, and the Cesca chairs," lists Sophia. Among the artworks, the highlight is the painting by Pernambuco artist André Cunha, positioned over the shelf in the living room, and the photograph by Roberto Wagner, above the sofa.