Integrating spaces is a solution widely used by architects and interior designers to bring
more spaciousness and ventilation to modern projects. This movement goes hand in hand with the trend of
increasingly smaller homes in a trend to value spaces. Without sacrificing integration, there are smart resources for those who want to
isolate a space without creating a wall in the middle. Below, check out 5 resources adopted to
bring more privacy to environments :
(Fotos: Denilson Machado, do MCA Estudio / Produção: Rodolfo Consoli/CASACOR)
Mashrabiya can be used as an alternative
to isolate a space without sacrificing ventilation . This element is a great option for those who don't want to give up
light and
air circulation . In the project above, the architects at Studio Plano used muxarabi in an intelligent way to create a
home bar , bringing a
real surprise to those who visit the residents .
Anyone who uses the kitchen a lot knows that sometimes it can create an uncomfortable "mess" that, when the space is integrated into the living room, haunts the residents when they are relaxing. To avoid this type of problem or even to please those who want
more privacy when cooking , a
perforated panel can be a good option to
isolate without compromising integration . In the project designed by
Cacau Ribeiro , the focus was on a
wooden panel with tones that follow those of the living room and dining room . The wooden slats that isolate the room are slightly more spaced out to provide a
less obvious view of the kitchen , while still allowing light and ventilation.
Although it is practically inevitable in small apartments,
integrating the kitchen and laundry room is not a favorite among many residents. One way to bring more visual comfort to the space is
to use resources that isolate , but do not compromise integration. In the project designed by
architect Jéssica Tunari , a
folding door follows the slatted panel in the kitchen and living room,
and hides the laundry room, bringing style and coherence to the composition as a whole.
The same strategy was adopted by architect Ana Rozenblit for this apartment in Itaim Bibi. Although
it does not completely hide the laundry room , since the slats are more spaced out, the panel adds a touch of style and contributes to the spaciousness of the space.
A strong trend that emerged with the
increase in remote work in Brazil and around the world , considered as the evolution of the home office, was the "
cloffice ", an office that is hidden in a closet or has its own carpentry that can be
opened during work and closed at the end of the day . The
cloffice is a smart alternative for those who
don't have an extra room at home , but also don't want to use the common areas to work, reaching a perfect middle ground to find an
accessible space and then close it to disconnect and enjoy the rest.
