Books take center stage at CASACOR Goiás as they are integrated into furniture and architectural compositions
Submitted at May 6, 2026, 12:00 PM
Marco Lula - Loft Urucum. Projeto da CASACOR Goiás 2026. (Edgard César/CASACOR)
Books no longer remain confined to discreet shelves and begin to take part in the composition of projects in a freer, more expressive way at CASACOR Goiás 2026. The exhibition, which runs until June 21, 2026, teaches how to use books as elements that organize, structure and even replace furniture pieces.
Across different projects, books appear in varied scales and uses — from informal props to more striking architectural compositions. This selection highlights how the object, beyond reading, helps create rhythm, texture and meaning in spaces.
Clécio Lourenço e Gervásio Milaneze - CASA 1961. (Edgard César/CASACOR)
"Casa 1961" by the duo Clécio Lourenço e Gervásio Milaneze pays homage to the trajectory of Pedro Torminn Borges and Vera Lúcia Oliveira Borges, pioneers of living in Goiás. The timeless design embraces the family’s personal collection and works by Siron Franco. The books appear perfectly aligned on a large wooden bookcase, and also occupy the side tables beside decorative items.
Mário Guimarães - Podcast Elo de Voz. (Edgard César/CASACOR)
The architect Mário Guimarães presents "Podcast Elo de Voz," a functional studio wrapped by an immersive black cube. The layout organizes the technical area and the reception, highlighting the signature terracotta rug. One of the pieces that most draws attention in the space is the composition of books that support the television and the camera. In a creative setup, it is as if the books go beyond a decorative role to take the place of the furniture.
Gustavo Barone - Enter Eu e Você. (Edgard César/CASACOR)
"Between me and you" is a couple’s bedroom, conceived by the architect Gustavo Barone, which investigates togetherness as a sensitive experience. The space translates the duality between individuality and encounter through an architecture that balances matter and emotion. Books appear both on the bedside table, facilitating access to reading, and as decorative pieces that compose the wooden bookcase.
Luísa Macedo - Estar Aqui e Agora. Projeto da CASACOR Goiás 2026. (Edgard César/CASACOR)
“Be Here and Now,” signed by Luísa Macêdo, proposes a pause in the contemporary rhythm. The project translates the balance between mind and heart through a sensory architecture. Natural light, organic materials and soft tones build a welcoming, fluid atmosphere. In it, books are part of the decor when used as "support" for different decorative objects – from small sculptures to a globe.
Marcos Lula - Loft Urucum. Projeto da CASACOR Goiás 2026. (Edgard César/CASACOR)
The "Loft Urucum," by Marcos Lula, stems from an investigation of Brazil and its most sensitive layers, translating colors, materials and gestures into an immersive experience. The bookcase complements the composition that includes an organic sofa, a red wall and dark-wood furniture. In addition, art and signature design reinforce the narrative, resulting in a contemporary loft that evokes an "essential Brazil".
Ana Maria Miller, Elisa Torres e Tainá Torres - PERMANE(SER). Projeto da CASACOR Goiás 2026. (Edgard César/CASACOR)
The architects Ana Maria Miller, Tainá and Elisa Torres sign the project "PERMANE(SER)". The living room contains a reading nook that balances introspection and encounter. The chevron floor, the signature bookcase and the focused light create a gallery of affections, where contemporary design embraces the past.
Leo Romano - Das Coisas Nascem Coisas. Projeto da CASACOR Goiás 2026. (Edgard César/CASACOR)
"From Things, Things Are Born," by Leo Romano, proposes a sensory experience that invites you to traverse emotions and perceptions. The architecture emerges as the result of encounters between memory, matter and imagination, transforming everyday references with new forms and meanings. Books appear on a side table attached to the sofa structure. A creative way to value reading, togetherness and feeling in the space.
