Interfere, yes. Deface, never. It was with this idea in mind that the 57 professionals , including architects, interior designers and landscapers, who make up the cast of CASACOR Rio this year created the 38 environments of the show . After all, the Brando Barbosa Residence , which houses the 30th edition of the Rio franchise, has been listed by INEPAC (State Institute of Cultural Heritage) since 1998 and houses beautiful original architectural elements that deserve to be valued. "We worked together to ensure that certain aspects were preserved. We asked the architects to leave everything that was important visible, without overshadowing the original features of the house . For us, this is also a look at sustainability , which shows people that it is possible to take advantage of what the house has to offer and still create contemporary environments," says Patrícia Mayer, managing partner of the exhibition alongside Patrícia Quentel. Examples of recovered pieces can be seen throughout the rooms. Carrara marble floors in the first floor lounges and rosewood floors on the second; designed and worked ceilings; solid wood portals; chandeliers; unique Murano door handles ( no two pieces are the same . And there are 48 doors throughout the house!). And there are still countless changes created by professionals. In the Library , for example, architect Andrea Chicharo took advantage of a huge bookcase that was in the original space, but completely changed the furniture , replacing its shelves with copper-colored niches with internal lighting and painting the wood. In this way, the piece became much lighter and gained enormous prominence in the environment . In Cozinha dos Amigos , the duo Andréa Duarte and Anna Malta did something similar. All the original cabinets were kept . But the dark tone of the wood was painted gray, completely transforming the space. The difference is even more noticeable because in the hall of the space, a small shelf was kept in its original color. The space also kept the stove and industrial refrigerators that belonged to the house . Only one, which was in no condition to be used, was dismantled, but part of its parts were used to create a bar – just one of the many upcycles created by the professionals in this edition. Another of these upcycles can be seen in the Master Bedroom , by Paola Ribeiro. There, the original cabinets had their doors removed and were given a new function: as a bookcase . The structure was painted white while the background was covered with a delicate patterned wallpaper. A solution that helped to bring the cozy and feminine air so present in the room. But there are even more unusual examples . In his Cooking 2 Go Emporium , which occupies the house's old workshop, next to where the laundry used to be, architect Tiago Freire took advantage of the old ironing table, covered it entirely in white tiles and gave it a new function, which now serves as a dining space for groups that visit the house together.

And how could you not notice the house's tiles ? All of the tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms were preserved and restored . And they became even more prominent with the changes made by the cast, who chose either strong tones or white to further enhance their original beauty . A show in itself!

Service: CASACOR Rio 30 years

Period: from March 2 to May 9, 2021, except from March 26 to April 4, when the exhibition will be closed. Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, 12pm to 8pm; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, 10am to 8pm. Location: Rua Lopes Quintas, 497. Botanical Garden. Telephone: (21) 2512-2411 Tickets and visit scheduling: https://casacorrj.byinti.com/ Visits must be scheduled at the time of purchase. There will be no time restrictions for visiting the gardens, an outdoor area of 12,000 square meters. Visits to the 23 indoor areas must adhere to the schedule previously established in the booking. The use of masks is mandatory. From Tuesday to Thursday: Full price ticket: R$ 70.00 Half price: R$ 35.00 From Friday to Sunday and holidays: Full price ticket: R$80.00 Half price: R$ 40.00 Discover this and other sustainable practices on CASACOR's Instagram: @casacor_sustentavel .