One of the highlights of
CASACOR Bahia 2025, which occupies Casa Nossa Senhora das Mercês until September 7th, is the
strategic use of patterns to enhance the decoration
— creating atmospheres that range from playful to sophisticated. More than just an aesthetic resource, they are
tools to express identity, enhance architecture, and connect the projects to the story they wish to tell. Among the more than 40 projects, three applications stood out for their originality and visual impact:
wallpapers, floors, and tiles. These ways of using patterns demonstrate that the secret lies in the
harmony between colors, textures, and patterns, always aligned with the proposal of the projects. Below, we explore how the team of CASACOR Bahia interpreted this element with creativity.
1. Wallpapers: atmosphere and visual narrative
Among the ways to use patterns, wallpapers stand out by offering
infinite aesthetic possibilities. They can create a focal point, visually enlarge, or bring a narrative to the projects. In the project
The City of Imagination, designed by Mally Requião, the wallpaper is part of a playful universe thought for children, with vibrant colors and elements that stimulate creativity. In the
Restaurante Massa by Vini Figueira, of DB Arquitetos, the floral pattern integrates with the warm palette and historical elements, creating a cozy and sophisticated project. The
Ateliê de Tebas, by João Gabriel, and the
Loft Sem Pressa, by Dinah Lins, use striped wallpaper to express identity and memory, combining striking colors and rich textures.
2. Floors: personality underfoot
The floor is another powerful element among the best ways to use patterns. Besides its structural function, it can be a
creative canvas that guides the gaze and defines the atmosphere of the projects. In this sense, many designs from CASACOR Bahia opted to
preserve the original patterned floor of Casa Nossa Senhora das Mercês, made of wood with floral designs. Among them are:
Loja Artesanato da Bahia (Ana Kalil Arquitetura),
Atelier Acervo Arte e Bossa (Gabriel Gois),
Saleta d’Arte (Wesley Lemos),
Ateliê Liukalu (Grazi Costantino and Victoria Sales),
Ateliê de Tebas (João Gabriel), and
Restaurante Massa by Vini Figueira (DB Arquitetos). Meanwhile, Mariana Fedulo Arquitetura e Interiores brought a checked pattern in black and white tones to the floor of the
Lounge do Carro.
3. Tiles: tradition and innovation united
The tiles represent one of the most traditional yet versatile ways to use patterns. Whether through repetition of patterns or the creation of artistic panels, they
imprint personality and add texture to the projects. The most interesting examples we found at CASACOR Bahia 2025 are the projects by Celeste Leão, Frederico Jordan, Pedro Mahcario, and Marlon Gama. In the
Galeria de Arte Mário Britto, signed by the trio of architects, the use of neutral and elegant coverings creates a perfect contrast to enhance the displayed works. In
Origens DECA, by Marlon Gama, the Portuguese tiles evoke historical references, connecting references to the flow of water to colonial architectural traditions. The result is a project that combines memory, innovation, and well-being.
