Sliding doors and integration favor the view in this 2,507 sq ft apartment

Located in Barra da Tijuca (RJ), this apartment of 232 m² has been completely renovated and decorated by the office PN+ | Paula Neder – from the cast of CASACOR Rio de Janeiro – at the request of a young couple with two small children. "The clients rented an apartment that we had renovated and decorated and were delighted. When they decided to buy a property in the same condominium, they contacted us to also carry out the renovation and decoration," says architect Paula Neder. The family wanted multifunctional projects that would adapt to the routine with the children and, at the same time, to moments of hosting friends. To achieve this, the project prioritized integration but maintained the possibility of separating the spaces by sliding doors and panels, according to occasional use. Living, dining, and balcony were integrated into a single environment, while the TV room and the kitchen can also open to this space. "The TV room also connects to a second balcony, where the husband's office was installed, linked to the master suite," informs Paula. Another important change was the relocation of the service area, previously next to the kitchen, to an old service room. This solution opened the kitchen to the view of the mountains and the golf course, which also reaches the living room when integrated with the balcony. "With this solution, we gained lightness and spaciousness: the view invades all projects and creates a unique language in the decoration, because everything talks to each other. This integration provides a feeling of connection and harmony throughout the apartment," asserts the architect. After the renovation, the property received a fluid configuration: integrated living, dining, and balcony; TV room with opening possibilities; lavatory; kitchen and pantry connected by sliding doors; laundry; master suite with closet, bathroom, and office; playroom on the balcony of the children's rooms; as well as the children's bedrooms, each with a bathroom and themed décor: rockets for the five-year-old son and dinosaurs for the two-year-old.

The general concept sought to enhance togetherness, integration, and the privileged views of Barra da Tijuca. In the decoration, custom carpentry played an essential role, organizing and connecting the projects with fixed and planned movable panels. The new furniture, mostly of Brazilian design, was combined with some paintings already owned by the family, creating a fresh and elegant atmosphere. Highlights include Oscar chairs by Sergio Rodrigues and Ana by Aristeu Pires in the dining area; the LBB01 lamp by Lina Bo Bardi over the table; Clave chairs by Luciana Martins and Gerson de Oliveira and the Kolonn table by Fabricio Roncca on the balcony; in addition to the Alice chaise, also by Aristeu Pires. The TV room received stools by Sergio Rodrigues, reinforcing the prominence of national design. The color palette favors light and neutral tones, punctuated by greens and blues that evoke the sea, the sky, and the golf course. In the couple's room, the tones refer to the natural surroundings, while in the pantry the hydraulic tile panel from Coletivo Muda brings color and personality. The materials and finishes also follow this line: natural freijó carpentry, rugs made from recycled PET fibers, and Roman Travertine polished marble floors in the social areas and vinyl wood-like floors in the intimate areas. Among the high points of the project are the reformulation of the layout, ensuring fluidity and integration; the custom carpentry, responsible for expanding and organizing the spaces; and the critical choice of furniture, balancing functionality and comfort. "Our biggest challenge in this project was to meet the desire for everything to be integrated, without compromising the functionality of each project," concludes Paula Neder. The project was developed, approved, and executed in 8 months, including the decoration.