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Urban Jungle: an apartment with a love story and lots of plants

Designed by Messa Penna Arquitetura, part of CASACOR SP, this apartment is full of sustainable solutions and biophilia

By Nádia Sayuri Kaku

Updated at Apr 23, 2021, 3:42 PM - Submitted at Apr 16, 2021, 9:00 AM

08 min de leitura

(Renato Navarro/)

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(Renato Navarro / CASACOR)
The story of this apartment full of plants in São Paulo begins with a love affair: the residents already lived in this building - he, on the first floor; she, on the second -, they met there and when they got married, they joined their houses - literally ! By uniting the two properties, the duplex has gained the feel of a loft in a project designed by the Messa Penna Arquitetura office, guided by sustainability and with a focus on an ecologically balanced lifestyle.
urban jungle apartment biophilia industrial decor decoration messa pena architecture
(Renato Navarro / CASACOR)
"The resident is very involved in issues related to the world of sustainability , so we consulted Carol Piccin, from Material LAB , to make the apartment as sustainable as possible," explains architect Olivia Messa .
urban jungle apartment biophilia industrial decor decoration messa pena architecture
(Renato Navarro / CASACOR)
The challenge began on site: to use fewer unsustainable resources and create the smallest possible environmental impact, the professionals carefully selected materials and coverings. The floor, for example, is made of concrete and glass waste. Plants everywhere the rooms give the apartment an urban jungle feel.
urban jungle apartment biophilia industrial decor decoration messa pena architecture
(Renato Navarro / CASACOR)
The fabrics covering the poufs and sofas were reused. The painting was given a rustic look with an ecological paint made from water and earth. And all the waste was removed by authorized dumpsters. The work took eight months and the property now has an area of 220 m². .
"We included some elements of Pará culture, as the couple has several projects focused on the development of the Amazon region in Alter do Chão, with tourism and gastronomy. The decoration with basketwork and weaves stands out in the neutral base of the project", says architect Luciana Penna .
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(Renato Navarro / CASACOR)
As one of the residents is a cook, the dining area received a special status: the kitchen was integrated into the living room and gained a structure made entirely of stainless steel - which gives an industrial air to the room, in addition to being an easy-to-clean and high-quality material. durability.
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(Renato Navarro / CASACOR)
A waste recycling structure was also built and indirect lighting was designed to reduce energy consumption. The countertops look like marble, but are made of recycled quartz.
urban jungle apartment biophilia industrial decor decoration messa pena architecture
(Renato Navarro / )
In the bedroom , certified wood appears on the floorboards and headboard. The panel runs from one end of the wall to the other and creates a feeling of spaciousness in the bed area. Read also:
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