Nildo José is known for creating projects that tell a part of Brazil's history through their colors and design. And it was this trait of the architect's creative personality that attracted the attention of a French family that appreciates art and architecture. The client's wish was to have an original project, full of personality and that combined national and international design pieces. They wanted to take advantage of the classic European base of the house, which has the staircase as a large sculptural element , and to enhance the coverings. The house is divided into five floors . All of them were designed to meet the needs of all residents (a couple and three teenage children). " It was a very enriching job to do , as we worked with a family that greatly appreciated our architecture, as well as our great designers/artists of Brazilian pieces", said Nildo.

Necessary reforms

The house was old and needed some care beyond the interior design. All the electrical and plumbing systems needed restoration.

The layout was mostly preserved – only a few rooms were integrated and a new distribution of the kitchen and bathrooms was designed.

European decor with a Brazilian twist

The architect explained that the house in Paris presented an extraordinary opportunity to explore European coverings , which end up not gaining as much popularity in Brazil due to their high cost. The European oak floor and Italian marble stones are examples of sophisticated materials that brought elegance to the residence. All bedrooms feature original bed designs. In the master suite, Nildo opted for a large leather-covered bed and two armchairs in front to make the most of the space. A fireplace that was already in the house was preserved for colder days. For the couple's daughter's room, a home office was installed on the balcony, which was completely enclosed, which guaranteed a space for concentration and a pleasant view of the outside.