Listen to the Podcast now on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2GnzLmb Gustavo Neves redefines the understanding of memory at
Casa Sumé , at
CASACOR São Paulo 2019 , in a rescue that values indigenous ancestry – its materials, habits and knowledge. The ancient heritage, tangible in the form of culture, is transcribed from the title: the The term
Sumé refers to a Tupi mythological being, who is credited with transmitting techniques for handling fire, agriculture and social organization. The emotional charge of the space stands out from the façade. Covered with piassava, a fiber commonly used in the manufacture of brooms, the wall only shares space with another material: hay, stacked in uncoated bales, which overlook the garden of landscaper
Daniel Nunes , full of of species typical of the caatinga.
Detailed, the door is full of sculptures of ex-votos – the name given to objects offered to religious deities by the faithful, as a form of gratitude for a request granted. Neves gathered 105 of these sculptures and spread them along the entire length of the door, representing 105 cures.
The sofa was designed by the firm and is covered in responsibly recycled ostrich leather, contrasting with the vintage suede armchairs. The rug is also the architect's product, the result of the juxtaposition of scraps and pieces that were never finished. Lighting is provided by strategically positioned slits in the ceiling and wall. In total, three skylights allow natural light to enter, enhancing important areas of the space. The interior is finished with a mixture of mineral materials – earth, tree bark and demolition bricks – which make up the entire covering. The walls and ceilings are given an organic texture, made from recycled raw cotton fabric used as wallpaper.
The dining room is integrated into the kitchen. The furniture was designed by the architect: the table is made of cast wood and bronze, and the cabinets are covered in the same fabric as the walls. The chairs are finished in leather and leftover rabbit fur – both elements that had already been discarded by the industry.
The lamp adds a special meaning: the sculptural stems that design it were made from palm tree stems, collected from the street by the architect after storms that detached them from their trunks. The pendant received them along with ceramic fillets and two gems, from which the light falls.
In the bedroom, the headboard was made from discarded wood and the base was made from oxidized metalwork. The artworks are characterized by the exploration of natural elements, such as the sculpture by Fátima Campos or the Polish environmental activist Frans Krajcber.
CASACOR SAO PAULO 2019: WHEN? From May 28th to August 4th Tuesday to Saturday: 12pm to 9pm Sundays and holidays: from 12pm to 8pm
WHERE? Jockey Club of Sao Paulo – Lineu de Paula Machado Avenue, No. 1075 – Garden City
TICKETS: From Tuesday to Thursday: Full ticket: R$64.00/ Half ticket: R$32.00 From Friday to Sunday and holidays: Full price ticket: R$80.00/ Half price ticket: R$40.00 Valet: R$ 40.00 Classification: Free Ticket sales for São Paulo are available on the website:
casacor.byinti.com
