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"Os Sertões" inspires bookstore designed by Marina Salomão at CASACOR SP

Inspired by the classic "Os Sertões", by Euclides da Cunha, the space is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and has pleasant reading areas.

By Chrys Hadrian

Submitted at Jun 18, 2024, 11:00 AM

05 min de leitura
Marina Solomon - Backlands of Knowledge. CASACOR São Paulo 2024 Project.

Marina Solomon - Backlands of Knowledge. CASACOR São Paulo 2024 Project. (Rafael Renzo)

The Sertões do Saber bookstore project at CASACOR São Paulo 2024 , designed by architect Marina Salomão , marks a harmonious encounter between literature and architecture. Inspired by the book "Os Sertões", by Euclides da Cunha, the architect explains that "each space was conceived as a visual and tactile narrative, reflecting the contrasts and dualities found in the backlands based on the nature and conflicts portrayed in the book and explored in the colors, structures and materials used in harmony".
Marina Solomon - Backlands of Knowledge. CASACOR São Paulo 2024 Project.

(Rafael Renzo/CASACOR)

From the entrance with glass metal doors to the interior and hidden storage, the project is carefully planned to provide an immersive experience for visitors. The arrangement of floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, organic and custom-made furniture, and small reading nooks create a warm and inviting atmosphere, encouraging disconnection from the present in search of knowledge.
Marina Solomon - Backlands of Knowledge. CASACOR São Paulo 2024 Project.

(Rafael Renzo/CASACOR)

The materials chosen, such as sisal from the backlands of Bahia and wood in different tones and textures, evoke the ancestry and tradition of the backlands. The color palette in soft tones comes to life with the addition of burgundy, creating a cozy atmosphere combined with the handmade sisal and leather coverings, which refer to the traditional buildings of the region.
Marina Salomão - Sertões do Saber. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2024. Influenciada pelo clássico da literatura brasileira Os Sertões, de Euclides da Cunha, a livraria Unisaber, de 68 m², invoca a história do cangaço para refletir sobre a passagem do tempo. Assim, ganham protagonismo elementos das construções nordestinas, que espelham as condições climáticas regionais e utilizam matérias-primas como barro, fibras e madeiras. A palha reveste a parte inferior e as colunas das estantes, que expõem publicações dos mais diversos gêneros; a poltrona de couro caramelo alude à vestimenta sertaneja; e o sofá curvo off-white confere aconchego, além de contribuir para o cenário com uma dose de modernidade.

Marina Salomão - Sertões do Saber. Influenciada pelo clássico da literatura brasileira Os Sertões, de Euclides da Cunha, a livraria Unisaber, de 68 m², invoca a história do cangaço para refletir sobre a passagem do tempo. Assim, ganham protagonismo elementos das construções nordestinas, que espelham as condições climáticas regionais e utilizam matérias-primas como barro, fibras e madeiras. A palha reveste a parte inferior e as colunas das estantes, que expõem publicações dos mais diversos gêneros; a poltrona de couro caramelo alude à vestimenta sertaneja; e o sofá curvo off-white confere aconchego, além de contribuir para o cenário com uma dose de modernidade. (Bia Nauiack/CASACOR)

Marina Solomon - Backlands of Knowledge. CASACOR São Paulo 2024 Project.

(Rafael Renzo/CASACOR)

SERVICE – CASACOR São Paulo 2024


Where: National Complex, on Paulista Avenue, 2073 – São Paulo (SP) When: May 21 to July 28, 2024 Box office hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 12pm to 10pm Sundays and holidays, from 11am to 9pm Digital box office: https://appcasacor.com.br/en/events/sao-paulo-2024 Ticket prices: R$ 111 – Full R$ 56 – Half-price Purchase of half-price tickets: senior citizens aged 60 and over, students presenting a valid photo ID or payment receipt. Disabled individuals and their companions (according to law 12.933/13). Proof of half-price tickets will be required at the door.