Earthy, light,
neutral , dark or vibrant
tones : which
color palette composition is your favorite? Regardless of the answer, the projects of
CASACOR Rio de Janeiro , the Rio edition of the largest architecture and decoration exhibition in Latin America, present different ways of
inserting and mixing colors in environments. Just enter the Artisan's Studio and you'll be struck by the
bold use of
color that architect Chicô Gouvêa makes. Designed for an artisan who is presenting part of his collection there, the space has
multicolored walls : green, gray, red. The only thing you don't see there is white or beige as a support for works of art.
Chicô Gouvêa - Studio do Marchand. Projeto da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2024. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
“Since I was young, I always heard that it was absurd to hang a painting on a wall that wasn’t white or beige. But today we see colors on the walls of some of the world’s greatest museums, such as the Musée d’Orsay, the Rijksmuseum and the National Gallery.
I believe that when it comes to color, there are no restrictions, obligations or prohibitions. Color is affection ,” teaches the architect. And some seem to carry within themselves the very feeling of coziness. This is the case, for example, of the tone used by Natália Lemos on the walls of her Casa Raízes do Cerrado. The architect was inspired by the colors and shapes of the cerrado in Minas Gerais, where she grew up, to create the environment full of earthy tones and full of affective memories.
But CASACOR isn't just about strong tones. The 33rd edition of the Rio de Janeiro show features spaces that focus on more neutral tones such as beige and gray, such as Refúgio Urbano, a project by Fernando Lanner and Lúcia Gonçalves. The architects invested in a
velvety effect on the surfaces .
The same tone was used by PKB Arquitetura on the walls and ceiling of its Casa Essência, but here the effect was
burnt cement , which brings a more contemporary feel to the project.
PKB Arquitetura - Casa Essência. Projeto da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2024. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
Sophia Abraham - Brinquedoteca Mar do Amanhã. Projeto da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2024. (MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)
CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2024 will take place until November 24th at the
Fashion Mall in São Conrado, which has had part of its area transformed into a condominium with 48
rooms decorated by some of the most renowned professionals in
architecture ,
interior design and
landscaping . The exhibition can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday, from 12 pm to 9 pm. Tickets are on sale at the physical box office and on the website.
Service - CASACOR Rio 2024
Where: Fashion Mall - 899 - Sao Conrado - Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
When: September 24 to November 24, 2024
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 12pm to 9pm
Digital box office: https://appcasacor.com.br/events/rio-de-janeiro-2024 Ticket prices: R$ 110 - Full R$ 55 - Half
Half price for students, teachers, disabled people and their companions, and people aged 60 or over. Mandatory presentation of the institution's ID card/proof of payment/valid photo ID. Children up to 11 years old do not pay if they have ID.