Architect
Rafael Ramos made his debut at
CASACOR Rio 2024 presenting
Loft Origens , a contemporary 110
m2 residential space designed for a man who enjoys living in a big city but also enjoys contact with nature. “This loft says a lot about me. I grew up on Gipóia Island, in Angra dos Reis, surrounded by nature. I always dreamed of having an
urban home without giving up the greenery and the sea , which is why I chose Rio de Janeiro,” explains Rafael.
One of the highlights of the project is, without a doubt, the
woodwork designed by the architect , with a
dark wood finish, in total harmony with the current trend. “We used the same pattern throughout the loft to create an aesthetic unity and reinforce the idea of
integrating spaces , mixing smooth and slatted surfaces in the panels, partitions and cabinets. To avoid visually weighing down the space, we compensated with walls, floors and ceilings in lighter, calmer tones”, explains Rafael.
Although integrated, the internal spaces (which total 74
m2 ) were divided into sectors using a
large central block of woodwork that, on purpose, does not touch the ceiling so as not to break the fluidity of the space. On one side, there is the
living room with an integrated kitchen and, on the other, the
private area , which opens onto a generous 36
m2 external terrace , with a privileged view of São Conrado, balcony furniture and a garden full of native species of the Atlantic Forest, created by landscaper Julio Sousa. “We positioned the bed right in the middle of the room, facing this landscape”, emphasizes the architect. The
bathroom was placed on the side of the room, with access from the inside and the balcony, but the concept of integration was preserved through translucent partitions, sometimes in black metalwork with fluted glass and sometimes in slatted wood paneling.
Note that the side of this 'block' facing the
kitchen has a large
central niche (covered with an exotic Brazilian
stone with a greenish color) with a sink and countertop, and cabinets around it that even hide the refrigerator and dishwasher. "Right in front of it is the cooking island, with a dining table for four people and a bar cart on the side, which serves as support during meals", says Rafael. The side of the block facing the bedroom was designed to house a wardrobe, closet and work desk.
While the woodwork in the kitchen and bedroom is marked by straight lines, the living room is dominated by
organic, curved and rounded shapes , present not only in the furniture but also in the large oval
rug . Among the designer pieces, it is worth highlighting the iconic Knitty armchair, created by Nika Zupanc, and the pair of Abraço armchairs, by Zanini de Zanine. Among the works of art, it is worth highlighting the polyptych by Livia Moura, displayed in the living room, as well as creations by artists Claudia Kayat, Márcio Almeida, Osvaldo Gaia, Eduardo Delmonte and Iberê Camargo.
