Design in São Paulo: check out a guide with 30 addresses!

A must-visit destination for those who are passionate about design , São Paulo is home to stores, studios and showrooms from leading national and international brands and designers. Previously concentrated in Jardins and Pinheiros, these establishments have spread to other neighborhoods in a movement to enhance and occupy historic areas of the city, often highlighting São Paulo's architecture . In the city center, for example, we have recently seen the migration of young designers to Galeria Metrópole — an iconic building on Avenida São Luis, designed in the 1950s by Gian Carlo Gasperini and Salvador Candia. In addition, Barra Funda is also emerging as an area of the city where art galleries, workshops and showrooms are concentrated. See below a selection of addresses divided by region for a design tour of São Paulo!

Al. Gabriel Monteiro da Silva/ Brazil Avenue

Deca Design Space On Avenida Brasil, the Deca Design Space was designed by João Armentano and has landscaping by Gilberto Elkis. The space was designed to provide more comfort when serving customers, in addition to inspiring them with the brand's products freely displayed. There is also a room where architects and interior designers can receive their clients. Brazil Avenue, 1589 Portinari Gallery The Cerâmica Portinari showroom is also located on Avenida Brasil and was installed in a house from the 1960s. In the space, you can find a good part of the brand's catalog on display, as well as products from Duratex, Deusa and Durafloor — all of which are part of the Dexco group. Brazil Avenue, 607 Cosentino City With 265 m², the Cosentino showroom was designed to be a welcoming place where customers can learn about the brand's products, as well as offering a complete library of materials so that professionals can create designs or moodboards in digital format. Al. Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 596 Leader Lider 's flagship store, located at Al. Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, was designed by the FGMF office and has a façade that captures everyone's attention, with a terraced garden that enters the interior spaces. Spaces bathed in plenty of natural light display the Minas Gerais brand's furniture. A suspended mezzanine appears to float and also houses part of the brand's signature collections. Al. Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 813 Uniflex Gabriel With 330 m², Uniflex Gabriel is located in a property originally designed by David Libeskind, one of the most important architects of Brazilian modernism. The store has spaces where it is possible to view some of the brand's products already installed and test their functionality. In addition, there is a fully equipped gourmet space to welcome partners and customers of the brand. Al. Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 2039 Dpot Dpot is a brand dedicated to publishing and selling modern and contemporary Brazilian furniture. It is one of the pioneers in investing in reissues of pieces created by design masters such as Zanine Caldas and Sergio Rodrigues, in addition to investing in the talent of artists, designers and architects of the new generations. The Gabriel store was designed by Isay Weinfeld. Al. Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 479 Casual Furniture At Casual Móveis you can find pieces from the world's leading design brands, such as B&B Italia, Gervasoni and Knoll. In addition to pieces for indoor areas, the store also has a catalog dedicated to outdoor spaces, featuring gazebos, parasols, poufs and sofas. Al. Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 639 Florense Florense is one of the leading brands of luxury custom furniture in Brazil and has a 920 m² flagship store on Al. Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, divided into four floors. The space is surrounded by a garden with foliage, fruit trees and aromatic herbs. The store's concept was created by Israeli designer Dror Benshetrit . Al. Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 690 Cinex Arch With a façade designed by Italian Studio Adriano, Cinex recently opened a flagship store to promote experiences for consumers and showcase products from its catalog, which include frames, passage and sliding doors, wall coverings and accessories. The landscaping of the space is by Luiz Carlos Orsini. Al. Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 1889

Center

Paulo Alves Niz Studio Estúdio Niz is located in Galeria Metrópole and is run by designer and creative director Bruno Niz. Founded in 2018, its main characteristic is minimalist and contemporary design, which shapes pieces created from a variety of materials, such as wood, metal and glass. From the Cross Metro Objects

Deep Bar

NODA NODA is an online store selling everyday household items, but it has a charming warehouse in Barra Funda. The catalog is made up of pieces that are produced in-house, as well as a curation of other objects. You will find items with simple yet elegant designs. Boraceia Street, 167 Rain Studio Created in 2015 by product designer Mariana Ramos and architect Ricardo Innecco, Estúdio Rain has its own language where formal simplicity and constructive rigor coexist. In Barra Funda, the studio's headquarters functions as both an office and an exhibition space. R. Canon Vicente Miguel Marino, 424 Humberto da Mata

Designer Humberto da Mata is from Brasília, but has been living in São Paulo for some time. He is known for his playful, colorful and extravagantly shaped benches and chairs. His work focuses on researching manual techniques, which is why the studio also embraces other forms of design, such as handmade ceramics, produced in partnership with local artisans and small industries. R. Canon Vicente Miguel Marino, 424 Varnish Run by Fábio Matheiski, Paulo Bega and Luciano Tartalia, Verniz is a store that sells classic Brazilian design collections, industrial pieces and unusual objects. The space where it is currently located, previously occupied by a body shop, covers an area of 730 m² and the ceiling height reaches 8 m. During the renovation, original and historical aspects of the space, typical of the old businesses in the neighborhood, were rescued. Lopes Chaves Street, 243 Rodrigo Silveira Designer and carpenter, Rodrigo Silveira designs and produces his own furniture pieces. Straight lines carved in solid wood, using traditional carpentry techniques, are the main characteristics of his work. He welcomes visitors to his studio by appointment. Boraceia Street, 170

Pines

Benedito Calixto Square One of the most traditional events in São Paulo, the Benedito Calixto Square fair in Pinheiros takes place every Saturday from 9am to 5pm. The weekly event attracts antique enthusiasts, who can find various types of utensils, furniture, toys, records and other rarities. Benedito Calixto Square TEO Gallery One of São Paulo's most iconic galleries, specializing in modernist furniture, Galeria TEO is a place to go if you have time to delve into the collection and discover rare pieces. Jorge Zalszupin, Joaquim Tenreiro, Sergio Rodrigues, Branco e Preto are the authors of many of the creations on display here, but there are also incredible pieces of furniture that are not necessarily signed. 1298 João Moura Street The Casalingo Simplicity and Brazilianness are the hallmarks of Il Casalingo 's catalog. Focused on everyday objects for the entire home, the store has a large space with a minimalist design, just like the pieces. The partners' idea is to offer moments of pleasure in people's daily lives and to make the act of cooking, organizing and even cleaning always a special moment. 1459 Arthur de Azevedo Street Boobam Boobam works with a curation system, where only carefully selected artists and designers are allowed to exhibit their work. According to the store's owners, this process is essential to establish a seal of quality and create an environment where artists are proud to display their creations. The store, located in Pinheiros, was designed by architect Felipe Hess. Fradique Coutinho Street, 967 Platform4 The Plataforma4 studio – currently comprised of designers Rejane Carvalho Leite, Camila Fix and Flávia Pagotti Silva – was created in 2016 with the participation of designer Amélia Tarozzo in the original formation. The professionals work inspired by a collaborative idea to combine experiences and propose new ways of working with design. The result is a catalog full of furniture and objects that exude Brazilianness and practicality. 818

Moema/Ibirapuera

Fernando Jaeger A strong name in Brazilian design, Fernando Jaeger has been working for over 40 years and is the head of two brands: Fernando Jaeger Atelier and Fernando Jaeger Pronto pra Levar. In general, the creations of the professional and his team display timeless lines in different types of materials and contemplate all the rooms of the house. Seagull Street, 1436 Herman Miller Known for creating and manufacturing the most sought-after office chairs in the world, Herman Miller has a showroom in Vila Nova Conceição. In the two-story space, you can find, in addition to the famous chairs, the brand's entire catalog, which includes tables, cabinets, armchairs, benches and other pieces. 35, João Lourenço Street Indusparquet A brand specializing in wooden flooring, in addition to producing decks and sunshades, Indusparquet welcomes customers into a showroom with its entire portfolio on display. Upon entering the store, you can immediately smell the aroma of the wood used in the coverings — all of which comes from sustainable management. Av. Republic of Lebanon, 1685 Deezign Deezign is a marketplace that works with Brazilian and international original designs through an online platform and physical guide shops in Moema and Alameda Gabriel Monteiro da Silva. Created by Benedicte Salles and Matthieu Halbronn, founders of Futon Company, the brand has a meticulous curation and aims to facilitate access between consumers and creators. Seagull Street, 1488

Shopping malls

D&D Shopping Opened in 1995, D&D Shopping is entirely focused on decoration and design, which means that many brands have a branch there. From small accessories to custom furniture, you can find options to furnish your entire home. United Nations Avenue, 12555 Garden City/ Home & Design Shopping Cidade Jardim opened its Home & Design wing last year. The extension was designed by architect Arthur Casas and features the sector's leading luxury brands, spread across wide avenues with natural vegetation and a central space that provides a full view of all floors. 12000 Home Center In the northern part of the city, near Marginal Tietê, Lar Center was opened in 1987 as the first shopping mall dedicated to decoration and design in São Paulo. With 45 thousand m², the place offers a wide variety of products to meet the needs of those who are building or renovating — from the construction phase to decoration. Otto Baumgart Ave., 500