The refurbishment of the apartment situated at Alameda Barão de Limeira, nestled in São Paulo’s Campos Elíseos neighborhood, marked a significant departure from its original 1955 layout.
Rethinking Spatial Configuration
The penthouse unit’s unique staggered layout featured an expansive yet underutilized balcony, contrasted by cramped internal spaces. Redefining the program’s distribution became pivotal in informing the design approach.
Embracing Spatial Continuity
A central objective was to cultivate greater spatial fluidity, achieved through strategic wall demolitions and enlarged openings, granting panoramic views and a sense of expansiveness throughout the apartment. By eliminating the pantry and laundry room, the kitchen, living room, dining area, and balcony seamlessly merged, accentuated by the unifying presence of hydraulic tile flooring.
Chromatic Experimentation
An innovative exploration in the realm of color became a defining design strategy. Furniture volumes clad in zarcon (guava formica) and wood harmonized with the vibrant blue floor, infusing the entire space with punctuated bursts of color.
Architectural Highlights
Several architectural elements stand out: the niche adjacent to the entrance, serving as a repository for “pocket objects”; the in-situ molded concrete bench in the outdoor area, accommodating the grill; and the linear pendant lamp, crafted from natural brushed aluminum, which elegantly reflects twilight hues.
Embracing Natural Light and Views
The apartment’s eastern orientation ensures ample morning sunlight through the kitchen window and afternoon warmth via the expansive balcony glass panel, offering breathtaking sunset vistas. From the rear, occupants can enjoy views of the nearby train line and, in the distance, the majestic Cantareira Mountains.
In essence, the Under the Barão’s Sky Apartment Refurbishment by entre escalas + Alexandre Benoit transcends mere renovation, offering a harmonious fusion of spatial fluidity, chromatic vibrancy, and captivating vistas, redefining urban living in São Paulo’s vibrant landscape.
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