CASACOR 's cast is numerous and diverse: in the exhibitions throughout Brazil, it is possible to appreciate projects of different types, sizes and functions. When it comes to living rooms for apartments, the professionals know how to combine their own style with the requests of the clients like no one else. clients, creating environments full of personality and architectural and design solutions.
Check out 30 spaces from all over the country that illustrate some of the work of these architects and designers .
1. Sustainable biophilia
In this duplex in São Paulo, the architects from
Messa Penna Arquitetura prioritized sustainable solutions and biophilia: the floor is made of concrete and glass waste. Plants in every room give the apartment an
urban jungle feel. The project was designed with consulting from
Material LAB .
2. Inspiration from nature
The beauty of green fills the living room of this apartment in Salvador, where it does not compete with the neutral tones of the coverings and surfaces. Architect
Jéssica Araújo sought to represent, through a photograph of a bamboo grove, the idea of connection, in a home where people are raised deep roots.
3. Full integration
Designed by
Adriana Esteves , the second floor of this duplex in Rio de Janeiro has a bedroom, living room, closet, bathroom, gourmet space and outdoor area with pool. The level floor covered with the same porcelain tile creates a visual unity between the indoor and outdoor spaces.
(Denilson Machado, MCA Studio/CASACOR)
4. Overlooking Rio de Janeiro
The La Chaise armchair by Ray & Charles Eames was carefully positioned to bring the contours of the mountains and Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas into the Rio apartment. A highlight is the panel by French artist Jean Philippe le Picard, inspired by the gardens of Burle Marx. Project by
Patricia Marinho Arquitetura & Design and Laurent Croissandeau IMLC Architecture & Interior Design .
(Denilson Machado/CASACOR)
5. Urban Jungle
In the apartment of fashion designer Isabela Capeto there is no shortage of plants: species that survive well in the shade were distributed throughout the rooms by landscaper
Anna Luiza Rothier and were incorporated into the existing décor designed by the Ouriço Arquitetura firm. In the living room, highlights include asparagus, syngonium, ficus, leea and peace lily distributed at the top of every large window, which overlooks Sugarloaf Mountain.
(Juliano Colodeti, do MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)
6. The feel of a New York loft
Designer
Cacau Ribeiro 's idea was to bring a New York loft feel to the apartment in São Paulo, but without being too industrial. The living room was covered in gray bricks and decorated with renowned design pieces, such as the chandelier by Ingo Maurer and the Vivi armchair by
Sergio Rodrigues .
(Denilson Machado/CASACOR)
7. Loose furniture
In addition to plenty of space for entertaining, this room in São Paulo has a laid-back feel with a large striped rug and several loose pieces of furniture – which allows for a variety of combinations depending on the occasion. Note the arrangement of different coffee tables, which also hold a plate of ceramics that the couple of residents received as a wedding gift. Project by the
Très Arquitetura office.
8. Overlooking Sao Paulo
The opening that surrounds the corner and the entire living room of architect
Helô Marques ' apartment not only produces enormous light, but also frames the São Paulo skyline, which is even more beautiful at night. "When we entered the property and saw the large window, it immediately reminded us of the with modernism came an incredible feeling of freedom”, explains the professional.
9. Decor with primary colors
Choosing a burnt cement floor throughout the space created a feeling of spaciousness, and the pink color guaranteed personality and visual freshness, in addition to being the starting point for the tone of the sofa, the blend of the carpet, the color of the vases and the contrasts of primary colors. The palette was inspired by the work Abaporu, by Tarsila do Amaral, and the project is signed by
Renato Mendonça .
10. Brise-soleil on the ceiling
Throughout the entire length of this apartment, you can see the beautiful geometric shadows that the light filtered by the brise-soleils draws on the surfaces. An element that blurs the boundaries between interior and exterior, the brise-soleil gives the spaces complexity and fluidity, as well as greater natural ventilation. and luminosity. The project is by
Estúdio Sala .
11. Colorful walls
The strong colors that define the works created by great names in the arts such as Luiz Áquila, Gonçalo Ivo, Rubens Gerchman and Eduardo Sued have graced the walls of this spacious apartment in Rio de Janeiro. “People tend to think that white walls are ideal for displaying and highlight the works of art. But, strong colors can also do this job very well”, says
Chicô Gouvêa , author of the project.
12. Modernist influences
The concept of this apartment designed by
BC Arquitetos was inspired by modernist influences and the narrative inspired by contemporary and minimalist poetry that guides new living styles. Concrete-clad columns guided the layout of the project, reinforcing the architectural influences and inspirations - such as Roberto Burle Marx, a master landscaper. Brazilian.
(Denilson Machado/CASACOR)
13. Design on all sides
The artwork and design pieces are a striking highlight in
Juliana Vasconcellos ’ apartment. Above the sofa, designed by the professional and her ex-partner Matheus Barreto, is a work by Dudi Maia Rosa. The ceiling light is by Robert Haussmann and the coffee table is by Terry Della Stufa. The armchairs are by German designers from the 1960s. And the rug, which was handmade in Nepal, was also created by the architect.
14. Neutral base
To make the dreams of presenter Vivi Guimarães come true – who shares the apartment in Rio de Janeiro with her daughter Júlia –, architect
Paola Ribeiro created a living room with a neutral base, with gray walls, wood and few elements that bring the youthfulness that she wanted so much. The design is contemporary, with pieces ranging from the icon Sérgio Rodrigues to Jader Almeida.
16. Comfort on all sides
For a family with two children of different ages,
Bruno Carvalho designed an apartment focused on comfort. The upholstery and neutral colors were balanced with noble materials and lots of wood. The spaces were organized to prioritize integration, making it easier for the family get together.
17. Shades of blue
Blue is a striking feature in this room designed by
SP Estúdio . The elegance of the color, explored in different tones, creates a common language that visually ties the spaces together, in addition to aspiring to timelessness. The clean appearance pairs well with the contemporary furniture.
18. Featured carpentry
The versatility of carpentry was used to bring out the best in the spaces of this apartment in São Paulo, designed by the
Très Arquitetura office - in addition to giving it an exclusive touch of personality. Gray and pink complement the wood, making the living room even more cozy.
19. With a beachy look
This penthouse on Jurerê beach (SC) is marked by the mix of coverings, which are applied in a harmonious way, and by the beautiful view that invades the apartment. The architect
Juliana Pippi invested in soft and mild tones and natural materials. A large curtain was used to not completely deprive the living spaces of the external landscape.
20. Neon
The neon sign on the living room wall (designed by the owner, a 30-year-old advertising professional and designer) is a highlight of the decor designed by
Ricardo Abreu . It depicts a pin-up girl in red neon, creating a luminous effect that interferes with the sober colors of the rest of the room. of the 27 m² apartment.
(Marcelo Magnani/CASACOR)
21. Industrial loft
The duplex loft, measuring just 40 m², designed by the
Urbano Studio office – Tulio Xenofonte and Fabio Basani – offers solutions for making the most of space and integrating environments. Following the resident’s requests, the professionals worked with cement-patterned porcelain tiles and ceramic tiles. brick in shades of gray to bring an urban and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
22. Urban climate
In this apartment in São Paulo, designed by
TODOS Arquitetura , the porcelain floor with a cement effect and exposed bricks create a contemporary and urban atmosphere, balanced by natural materials such as fiber rugs, leather and wood.
23. Wood everywhere
For this project in São Paulo,
Patricia Martinez chose wood to create a cozy atmosphere – the material is even present in every room of the apartment. The idea is to create a central box that mimics the other spaces: the doors to the two bedrooms. , central area and toilet are camouflaged in the walls.
(Salvador Cordaro/CASACOR)
24. Designer chairs
Seeking a contemporary, yet sophisticated and very cozy style, the choice was a mix of wood and marble for this apartment in Curitiba (PR). The carpentry was custom designed by the
Gabriela Casagrande Arquitetura office and is combined with several design pieces, such as the Wiggle armchair, by Frank Gehry, and the Peão armchair, by Thomas Heatherwick.
(Eduardo Macarios/CASACOR)
25. Eclectic mix
A pair of vintage Pierre Paulin armchairs, found at a Paris flea market, upholstered in red fabric, sit at the center of this Paris apartment designed by
Sig Bergamin . At one end of the room, the designer paired a Biedermeier bench with a neoclassical table. from the 1940s with a group of Louis-style chairs, upholstered in a fuchsia zebra fabric.
26. City colors
The touches of color and art were strategically applied to stand out and contrast with the gray of the exposed concrete in this apartment in São Paulo designed by
SP Estúdio . In the living room, shades of blue appear on the sofa and on the door to the bathroom. On the wall is the drawing executed directly on site by artist Giuliano Mart.
27. Wood paneling
The L-shaped oak paneling covers the walls of this room, where the TV stand, a high shelf and the bench with drawers that serves the dining table were fixed. This carpentry solution also camouflages the sliding door that gives access to the kitchen, covered in the same material. Project by the Rio de Janeiro office
Brise Arquitetura .
(Denilson Machado/CASACOR)
28. Plants everywhere
Just enter the apartment of landscaper
Anna Luiza Rothier to feel like you are in an oasis. With a balcony-like atmosphere, the place exudes well-being and displays a beautiful collection of plants, as well as a view of the Lagoon, with Pedra da Gávea in the background, in the Rio de Janeiro. The landscape looks like a painting with the windows covering the 10 m of façade and almost the entire height of the living room.
(Juliano Colodeti/CASACOR)
29. Light tones and simple lines
When the couple who live in this apartment open the curtains in the living room, the surrounding Rio landscape invades the space and brings comfort to the soul. The property is located in Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, in the south zone of Rio. In order not to compete with the view, the wood is light in the carpentry and the furniture pieces have simple lines. Project signed by the
Up3 Arquitetura office.
(Denilson Machado/CASACOR)
30. Touches of color
The neutral base of the decor in this room designed by
Erica Salgueiro , with a gray sofa and rug, allowed for some touches of color. Red appears in the cushions, objects and also in the armchair to lift the mood. The TV panel made of wood with slatted details.
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