In its 28th edition, the exhibition presents spaces ranging from modern colivings and coworking to studios and apartments. Check them out below!
Updated at Feb 18, 2020, 7:42 AM - Submitted at Sep 18, 2018, 8:00 AM
(André Nazareth/)
01/42 - Urban Refuge - Bruno Carvalho and Camila Avelar, from BC Arquitetos. The glass walls establish a very close relationship between the building and the surroundings, with landscaping by Daniel Nunes. The layout enhances circulation, and empty spaces appear as a strategy to highlight the furniture. Among the protagonists, the green upholstery and light pink armchairs, which stand out against the neutral base, with lots of wood, tones of beige and concrete. (André Nazareth)
02/42 - Terraço da Vista - Paula Neder and Viviane Menescal. The beautiful view from the terrace is redesigned with lush vegetation that surrounds the space, occupies some walls and welcomes the visitor. The chairs that reinterpret the original model bring the comfort of fabrics, in blue and green - the same tones as the landscape. (André Nazareth)
03/42 - Studio Neo - Monique Pampolha and Hannah Cabral, from Studio MH Arquitetura. The architects forgo masonry and opt for functional carpentry that divides the spaces into sectors. Straight lines are softened by the curves of the free-standing furniture. The gray porcelain floor completes the neutral base, and the tone chosen to give the project its soul is a darker mint green. (André Nazareth)
04/42 - Children's suite - Ketlein Amorim. The project divides the rooms within the suite into sectors, without limiting integration. Two independent, suspended beds make up the sleeping area. In front of the bay window, the study furniture is light and versatile: a wooden trestle table with a glass top, transparent polycarbonate chairs and carpentry full of niches. There is even space for a living room, with a futon on the illuminated base. (André Nazareth)
05/42 - Carioca Room - Marcia Müller and Manu Müller. The chic tropical Rio lifestyle inspired this multifunctional living room. On the concrete floorboards, the mint green rug extends the view and connects spaces, from the living room to the dining room, through the office to the open kitchen. The modular sofa allows for layout experiments and coexists with period pieces, such as the trunk. The bay windows are given cushions and turned into benches. (André Nazareth)
06/42 - Psychoanalysis Office - Isabella Lucena and Paula Gusmão. In this play of transparency, pivoting panels of translucent polycarbonate delimit the treatment area. On the upper level, the bay window transforms into a couch, with a super soft cotton futon. On the floor, the strength and delicacy of the cement-based terrazzo flooring prevail. (André Nazareth)
07/42 - Alecrim Kitchen - Bernardo Gaudie-Ley and Tânia Braida, from Beta Arquitetura. Around the gourmet island, people, ingredients, aromas and flavors meet. The space includes a breakfast room and a balcony. The references are retro, such as the traditional white square tiles on the walls, parquet floors and hydraulic tiles. The mint green, elegant and fresh, comes in a woodwork lacquer finish, in partnership with stylist Isabela Capeto. (André Nazareth)
08/42 - Entrepreneur's Office - Luiz Fernando Grabowsky. The result of mixing warm and cold materials was this cozy and modern space. The floor is covered in dark beige marble, which invades the sofa wall. Shelves and wooden panels add warmth and are part of the mix. The bay windows are lined with dark wood, with landscaping on the windowsills. The furniture features shades of green, such as the Paraty linen armchair by Sergio Rodrigues. (André Nazareth)
09/42 - Women's Suite - Gisele Taranto. For the woman who chose to preserve her space, a careful selection of colors and objects, between classic and contemporary. The black and white base highlights the brushstrokes of blue, mustard and açaí. The fabrics were chosen with touch in mind, with velvets, cottons, pre-washed linens, wool and knits. In the foreground, the bathroom that is integrated into the bedroom, with a view of the garden. Vanda Klabin is responsible for the art curation, and LD Studio, for the lighting. (André Nazareth)
10/42 - Palmeiras Square - Carla Pimentel. With 800 m², the central square of the exhibition features contemporary landscaping with species of Brazilian flora. The water mirror creates a focal point, surrounded by the deck created with a composition of wood scraps and recycled plastic waste. The mix of upholstery, poufs, swings and large side tables creates several possibilities for occupying this meeting place. (André Nazareth)
11/42 - Empório & Cine Lounge - Cristina Côrtes, Virna Carvalho and Sandro Ward. The architectural features of the old workshop, where Deli Delícia is located, interact with contemporary touches in the project. In the outdoor lounge, poufs and rounded side tables are a delight to the eyes. The setting created by the lush landscaping features a reflecting pool and sculptures by Roberto Romero and Sandro Ward. (André Nazareth)
12/42 - Living Sage - Bianca da Hora. Call it whatever you want: apartment, studio, chalet or all together. Fresh colors and geometric prints coexist with nature, just as designer furniture interacts with antique pieces. In this home, the loose and open layout reinforces the diverse functionalities of the space, in addition to bringing the necessary freedom to create and save memories. (André Nazareth)
13/42 - Studio Premium - Fábio Bouillet and Rodrigo Jorge. The décor features shades of gray and black, without losing the relaxed atmosphere of Rio de Janeiro and celebrating Brazilian design. The wood on the sideboard is in a warm tone, matching the mustard of the chairs. Overall, the contrasts are not marked, creating a sober and welcoming composition. (André Nazareth)
14/42 - OffiCEO - Aline Celles and Bethânia Rocha, from AB Arquitetura e Interiores. The classic style gets a contemporary twist, as seen in the curved slatted wood panel that embraces the space and the high-back sofa in the lounge for small meetings. The coffee table set, in turn, is modern and geometric. The ceiling painting is, literally, another highlight - the stucco takes on a light golden tone. (André Nazareth)
15/42 - Living area - Camila Ramundo, Danilo Ferreira and Maria Carolina Valim. The space has a shelf with movable niches, and the modules can be moved around or even removed to serve as benches. In addition, a large part of the shelf is taken up by the freshness of the vegetation. The generous sofa, loose furniture and overlapping rugs define a casual atmosphere in this space where green and pink also steal the show. (André Nazareth)
16/42 - D`a Ladeira Restaurante - Andrea Neves Duarte and Anna Malta. The restaurant, in the colonial mansion in the exhibition, is also an art gallery. The duo went in the direction of the antagonism between old and new, using tones of wood and guava pink at the base, with modern details in black and lead. The larger tables draw attention to their materials, such as the geometric tiles or the corten steel structure, at the communal table near the windows. Natural leather and wood chairs, as well as canvas sofas, guarantee comfort. (André Nazareth)
17/42 - Ca.fé.lix Lab - Jean Felix. The universe of Japanese coffee shops is the reference. Starting with the wall covered with panels that follow the look of fusumas, Japanese sliding partitions. A collective bench occupies the length of the lounge and the bay window is transformed into a seat, with linen cushions reminiscent of coffee bags. (André Nazareth)
18/42 - Zen Suite - Jacira Pinheiro Friezes and classic moldings, in addition to washed-out colors, reveal the rescue of historical architectural details. At the same time, the project focuses on contemporary design furniture, revealing that the past meets very current references. The main one is the new home collection by Bottega Veneta, presented in Milan. (André Nazareth)
19/42 - Urban Hive - Victor Niskier. Like a cocoon, the curved wooden structure starts at the floor and rises to the ceiling, transforming itself into a space for displaying products on suspended shelves. Large pivoting louvers on the façade are reminiscent of Brazilian style, with straw screens. They allow you to see some details of the interior, such as the Carrara marble covering on the floor and counter. (André Nazareth)
20/42 - Point do Café - Caco Borges. The coffee plantation was the inspiration for the design of Armazém do Café, in the colonial house of the exhibition. Wicker sofas and armchairs and high tables with stools provide different uses for the veranda – from a quick coffee break to a long afternoon with friends. The warm and fun colors make everything more inviting. (André Nazareth)
21/42 - Jewelry - Chico Viana and Guido Sant'Anna. In addition to a space with a contemporary feel to display jewelry, the duo created a living space as an extension of the pergola. With a turquoise sofa, rattan armchairs and marble totems as side tables, it invites you to relax and chat. (André Nazareth)
22/42 - Gourmet Garden - Carmen Mouro and Sergio Novaes. All materials are natural and recycled, including demolition wood and the vertical installation that reuses factory leftovers from stainless steel parts. With an eye on the trend of sustainable consumption, the duo brought together different aspects of indoor horticulture in a green space: spices in hydroponics pots, a vertical garden for food plants, a seedling and seed laboratory, leaf dehydrators. (André Nazareth)
23/42 - Man's Loft - Maurício Nóbrega. Photographs play a central role in the design of the project, which includes a small laboratory for developments in the room and several works by Brazilian photographers on the walls. The palette of white, gray and wood highlights the collection. The joinery, which matches the tone of the floor, explores different functions and alternatives to optimize space at the junctions of environments. Generous openings let light in and reinforce the relaxing atmosphere. (André Nazareth)
24/42 - Apartment Gallery - Lu Kreimer and Manuel Ferreira. Bamboo is the highlight of this charming hall and is the inspiration for the delicate print on the wall, covered with raw cotton fabric hand-painted by artist Marcus Vinicius de Palma. The plant appears in its natural state in the vases, and the antique furniture completes it, creating an intimate atmosphere. (André Nazareth)
25/42 - Living at Casa Viva - Ana Lúcia Jucá. The space is based on gray, warmed by earthy tones. The highlight is the modernization of the bay windows, with plant curtains – in the landscaping by Guilherme Portugal and Karyne Lima – surrounded by mirrors. On the walls, a reinterpretation of the boiseries, with metal profiles instead of wood. (André Nazareth)
26/42 - Guanabara Reception - Ricardo Melo and Rodrigo Passos. The project had as its starting point a painting of Djanira foliage and follows a path that intertwines different materials that are pure Brazilianness. The blue-green paint that runs down the walls and brings graphic appeal also draws attention. The furniture also celebrates our talents, like the Tonico armchair, by Sergio Rodrigues. (André Nazareth)
27/42 - Loja da Casa - Dorys Daher and Guilherme Pereira. In the bookshelves, vertical lines curve the ceiling and form a single structure, descending through the shelves on the opposite wall. But nothing to compete with colorful products, in this project that adopts a clean language, with two shades of gray on the walls and shelves covered in MDF. The glass wall allows nature to participate in the decoration, forming a large living tableau. (André Nazareth)
28/42 - Living in coliving - Jairo de Sender. The basis of the project does not go unnoticed, with the wallpaper that brings art deco references. The colors of the furniture were selected from it - moss green, navy blue and purple inserted to contrast, in the composition stripped of upholstery. They were arranged on the carpet in sinuous shapes. The joinery is modern and was developed in lacquer, in tones of walnut and gold. (André Nazareth)
29/42 - Facade - Ivan Rezende. The revitalization of the facade enhanced the volume of the existing building, with natural and industrial materials creating a dialogue of transparencies and opacities. The Geoclad metallic panel, from Hunter Douglas, covers part of the facade and allows varying degrees of ventilation and natural light, like a brise-soleil. The project includes vertical gardens designed by Sandro Ward. (André Nazareth)
30/42 - Pop Up Carandaí 25 - Ivna Reis, Lucia Santoro, Juliana Neves, Raphaela Fogaça and Carolina Magoga. The project occupies the colonial mansion of the exhibition and was designed for the Coletivo Carandaí 25 space. The idea was to take the spirit of Rio wherever you go, since small fashion producers hold traveling events. Therefore, the concept is based on clothes racks organized in modules, with a tubular structure and copper paint. Plants invade, spread throughout the frame. (André Nazareth)
31/42 - Historian's Bedroom - Lia Lamego. In the space for the young man who is passionate about French history, Lia created a sectorization. The sleeping area is demarcated by the gray lacquer finish that goes up the wall and forms an arch over the bed. The work desk takes up a significant amount of space, with special lighting and plenty of comfort for studying. (André Nazareth)
32/42 - Couple's suite - Claudia Pimenta and Patricia Franco. For a young business couple, a relaxing suite with all the multifunctional features a room can have. Neutral and light colors are ideal for highlighting the richness of textures, such as the beige velvet wallpaper, with an Adam's rib pattern, the carpeted floor and the crochet blanket on the bed. (André Nazareth)
33/42 - Designer's Office - Cristina Japiassú. With a young and romantic touch, Cristina focuses on natural elements. The wall is covered in stone, while wood and straw are present in the furniture. The upholstery features fabrics made from natural fibers, such as cotton. As a counterpoint, contemporary details in steel, glass and gold. (André Nazareth)
34/42 - Cafofo Studio Ro+Ca - Rodrigo Béze, Carlos Carvalho and Caio Carvalho, from Studio Ro+Ca. In partnership with Leroy-Merlin, Studio Ro+Ca embraced the high-low concept – a mix of statement pieces with affordable items. One of the walls was enhanced by wood laminate, while another was occupied by a very light shelf for books and objects. But what really steals the show is the original use of traditional 20x20 cm black and white tiles, previously exclusive to wet areas. (André Nazareth)
35/42 - Correspondent's Room - Roberta Nicolau. With Scandinavian airs, the environment chooses white as its base. It allows you to explore textures, such as bricks and fabrics. Highlight is the mirrored wall with an overlapping hollow wooden panel, cut in the shape of circles that are repeated on the ceiling. (André Nazareth)
36/42 - Ótica Gus - David Defizio. Using different textures and shades of gray, David creates a project inspired by major fashion brands. Both the walls and the carpentry were covered in linen-textured paper. The 300 glasses are displayed on separate shelves made of brown-brown wood and gray leather. Lighting plays a fundamental role in directing the gaze, while the furniture reaffirms the refinement of the proposal. (André Nazareth)
37/42 - Decompression Room - Andrea Eiras, Aurora Grei and Carla Napolião. Shades of green and touches of ultraviolet predominate in the space, with exposed beams on the ceiling and walls covered in metal screens. The sober and welcoming base is given informality by fun design furniture, such as the retro refrigerator and the irresistible Spun armchairs, by Thomas Heatherwick. (André Nazareth)
38/42 - Deca Space, The Origin - Duda Porto. By using organic architecture, Duda established a dialogue with the surroundings and created a place for relaxation in the project that celebrates CASACOR's 25-year partnership with Deca. The spiral-shaped construction has a “shell” made of reforested wood brises, which float over the water. The brises allow the products to be seen from a new perspective. In the center of the space, curved walls made of rammed earth. (André Nazareth)
39/42 - Bookstore and Reading Room - Hannah Brauer, Regina Prior and Bianca Prior. In the central area, the book display table is designed like a tree. Its branches are loaded with book pages and origami birds and butterflies. In the reading area, the wall was covered with art by Marcos Vinícius de Palma. (André Nazareth)
40/42 - Renault Loft - Alexandre Gedeon and Hugo Schwartz, from InTown Arquitetura. The duplex occupies a glass and steel box - and this is not its only attraction. The structure is mobile and can be transported ready for assembly, which generates less waste. Large panels provide cross ventilation, and the ceiling slab has been given reflective waterproofing to reduce heat absorption by 90%. Sustainability combines with innovation and enhances the presentation of the Captur model. (André Nazareth)
41/42 - Vista Bistrô - Paula Neder. Large openings with wooden frames create true art canvases with the landscape, which inspire the fresh and natural colors of the ambiance. The tones of green, pink and gray ensure the harmony of the mix of coverings and furniture. In the outdoor area, plants - some also in green and pink! - and Vietnamese vases by Organne create an intimate and welcoming atmosphere. (André Nazareth)
42/42 - Vista Bar - Paula Neder and Coletivo PN+. Despite their specific characteristics, the bar, bistro and terrace are designed as a single space. Here, the highlight is the stone counter with a base covered in mint-colored tiles, with built-in lighting. Deflector lamps sprinkled on the ceiling and wall of the bar also create unique lighting. (André Nazareth)