Bar Adorado: Rafa Zampini creates modern speakeasy with 1920s charm

In another year at CASACOR São Paulo , architect Rafa Zampini raises the level of creativity even further and invites visitors to escape from the urban hustle and bustle with the speakeasy bar Adorado , a 120 m² space on the top floor of the São Paulo exhibition. With an aesthetic reminiscent of Art Deco , Bar Adorado transports us to the speakeasy bars that emerged in the 1920s in the United States, during the height of this artistic movement that influenced the visual arts and architecture. Inspired by the film "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and the work of Edward Hopper, Zampini balances colors such as dark green and burgundy to create an exclusive hotel atmosphere. “Only after waiting in the entrance lounge, which resembles a hotel reception somewhere in time, and passing through the velvet curtains do we arrive at the central desk”, explains Rafa.

Rafa Zampini Arquitetura - Bar Adorado. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2024. (Carlos Oliver/CASACOR)

Behind the counter carved in green Vitória-Régia marble, backlit milk glass panels offer adjustable diffused light, ideal for different occasions, from intimate parties to birthday celebrations. The environment captures the essence of drinks and aperitifs in hidden environments, with volumetric rosettes on the ceiling, patterned paper and boiserie on the walls and a certain mystery brought by the soft, indirect lighting .

Rafa Zampini Arquitetura - Bar Adorado. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2024. (Carlos Oliver/CASACOR)

“Music that’s too loud gets in the way, but at the same time, we didn’t want a monastery”, jokes Rafa Zampini. “We designed a place to talk, without having to shout, also providing moments when we just want a private refuge to listen to good music”, he adds.

Rafa Zampini Arquitetura - Bar Adorado. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2024. (Carlos Oliver/CASACOR)

When: May 21st to July 28th, 2024 Ticket office hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 12pm to 10pm Sundays and holidays, from 11am to 9pm Digital ticket office: https://appcasacor.com.br/en/events/sao-paulo-2024 Ticket prices: R$ 111 – Full R$ 56 – Half price Buy a half-price ticket: seniors aged 60 and over, students presenting a valid ID with photo or payment receipt. Disabled person and their companion (according to law 12,933/13). Proof of half price will be required at the door.

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