Designed by Conrado Ceravolo, the Thera apartment is a space with an emphasis on integration, prioritizing the uses of everyday life and incorporating two main aesthetic elements: rustic and sophisticated.
The project began with the observation of a large pre-existing beam, 2.25 meters high, that crossed the ceiling of the social area between the living room and the terrace. This structure guided the creation, skirting the living room and running through the concept of the space, promoting a sense of continuity. In addition, the beam was covered in burnt cement, as were the other surfaces that surround the social area.
Entering the apartment, the wooden portico in the hall with low ceilings gives the feeling of expansion and spaciousness. However, panels, doors, cupboards and shelves in American oak wood were incorporated, as well as worktops, panels and shelves in Strata Argento stone from Neolith, all carefully designed to meet the needs of the resident. To provide flexibility, a door and a guillotine were installed that camouflage themselves in the wood paneling, allowing the kitchen to be totally or partially isolated from the rest of the room. Also in the same room, a Neolith stone counter, visually appearing to float, extends into the gourmet area. The material was chosen for its durability and sophistication, after all, it is used in various areas of the apartment, including the barbecue and the living room wall.
Still on the subject of the property's flexibility, to meet the needs of the residents, an old storage room was transformed into a wine cellar and a toilet into a spinnig room. Given the fully integrated nature of the Thera apartment, furniture plays a fundamental role in the hierarchy of spaces and the composition of environments. An example of this is the bench in the living room, which creates a transition between the TV sofa and the armchair area.
In the master suite, the materials follow the same language as the rest of the apartment, with the use of American oak in the panels and doors, burnt cement around the TV and diamond white furniture. The floor is covered in tauari, and the fabric headboard gives the bedroom a cozy touch. Its shape is a reference to the kitchen counter, with wide edges, creating variations in tones and textures in the room. The works of art that make up the decoration of the living room, curated by Conrado Ceravolo, are from the Kogan Amaro gallery.
Team:
Architect: Conrado Ceravolo Arquitetos
Team: João Conrado, Gabriel Ceravolo, Bianca Angelin, Yasmin Campos, Gabriel Manzano, Giovanna Lira.
Production: Simone Monteiro
Photography: Maíra Acayaba
