Anna Malta e Andréa Duarte – Cozinha dos Amigos / CASACOR Rio 2021 / (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
The Indian straw chairs, glass cabinets and elaborate carpentry, the strong colors and the terrazzo floors are references that are
moving from memory and photographs of 1940s houses to reality .
Marcelo Salum - Casa Coral. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2022 / (Denilson Machado/CASACOR)
Driven by concerns about
sustainability and the search for a more humanized
design , the vintage style has been gaining
prominence not only in the most modern architectural projects, but also among manufacturers. The
high demand forced the industry to adapt and start manufacturing furniture, household appliances and even new finishes with
an "old" design. Luciana Paraiso Arquitetura - Livraria, projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2021 | (Renato Navarro/CASACOR)
Architect and urban planner
Julianne Campelo explains that, just like fashion and other artistic expressions,
trends in architecture and design are also cyclical . What was successful at the beginning of the last century can fall into disuse for decades and, in another period, become popular again.
Flávia Cardim - Hall e Escadaria, projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2021 / (Evelyn Müller/CASACOR)
“As time goes by,
social contexts change and so do we. After the
minimalist style , there is a demand for a
more humanized design, which does not seek perfection, on the contrary: it
values the imperfect , because it rescues affective memories”, he comments. .
Bianca da Hora – Haman SPA- CASACOR Rio 2022 / (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
“ Indian straw , a material used in Brazil since before the Empire, is a classic that has returned with great force in the projects we are developing, not only in traditional chairs, but also in carpentry and accessories”, explains the professional. From beige to bold colors
Sig Bergamin - Artsy Lounge. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2022 / (Salvador Cordaro/CASACOR)
The so-called "magazine houses", with clean design, straight lines and neutral colors, are losing ground to more colorful projects with elaborate shapes. Julianne and Rafaela say that the strong colors of the 1960s and 1970s are not only in accessories, but also in furniture. Ana Weege - Estúdio Boreal. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2022 / (Rafael Renzo/CASACOR)
“In carpentry, vintage is present in the framed finishes of the Provençal style, in the use of wainscoting and vibrant colors, contrasting with the straight lines and neutral colors of the minimalist style,” he says. Granilite is back!
O Studio Neo, de Monique Pampolha e Hannah Cabral, do Studio MH Arquitetura, investiu no granilite para o piso e as paredes – fazendo contraste ao painéis de madeira. O projeto integrou a CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2018 / (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
Granilite is a special case: popularized in the 1940s as a cheaper alternative to marble, the material has been gaining prominence not only in floors, but also in countertops and tables . A cozinha do Loft Pra Perto do Mar, projeto minimalista e delicado de Juliana Pippi para a CASACOR Santa Catarina | Florianópolis / (Mariana Boro/CASACOR)
“Granilite is once again being produced using more modern technology , which allows for its wider application and, as a result, it is becoming increasingly popular among Brazilians,” believes Rafaela. Everything is used
Sustainability is a powerful ally of architecture when choosing the vintage style.
[meu.coração.queima] - Jeferson Branco - CASACOR SC 2021 / (Lio Simas/CASACOR)
“At a time when environmental concerns are present in all sectors, the reuse of furniture, floors and coverings has become yet another reason to embrace the trends that marked past decades. This is the footprint of architecture contemporary: using current trends with some old elements to create welcoming and personalized spaces ”, summarizes Rafaela. 
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