LAGOA RODRIGO
From the union between concepts of oriental culture and Scandinavian aesthetics was born the japandi style. This minimalist design, rich in textures, with a light palette and natural materials, establishes the mood in this apartment next to Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, one of the most beloved places for Rio de Janeiro’s inhabitants (called cariocas). Our team updated the 150 m² apartment for a businessman who divides his time between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. As the property is a rental, the architectural interventions were punctual. The beach atmosphere, the many national design pieces and the soft palette reinforce the reference to a very Brazilian house – with a mixture of Japanese and carioca ambiences, making a japandioca refuge.
The original hardwood plank floor was revitalized with sanding and application of the same wax used in old wood floors. We designed a lighting project and renovated the electrical installations, as the old ones could not suit the resident’s current needs. We finished the rough-in part of the work with the removal of the bathroom cabinets and installation of new cabinetry in the kitchen. The floor in wet areas, covered by ceramic tiles from Oficina Brennand, is duly enhanced by the new off-white palette.
The choice of loose furniture, with a selection of important signed pieces of Brazilian furniture design, demonstrates precision in the curatorship. There are pieces by Guilherme Wentz accompanied by ceramics from Estúdio Heloísa Galvão, sculptures brought from trips to the Delta do Parnaíba and Ilha do Ferro, accessories from Estúdio Rain and more, all surrounded by colors ranging from white, beige, dots of green and many wood types. Everything is very natural, as is the music by Bebel Gilberto that dominates the resident’s playlist.
The few elements that are distributed throughout the apartment are meaningful. This is the case of the entrance hall bench, which Estúdio Rain created with sustainable wood from the Cerrado biome. The sculpture on the wall was bought in a visit to Delta do Parnaíba – it is a work of local artisans. In the foreground, dining table from Wooding, chairs from Wentz Design and pendant lamp by Mel Kawahara.
The beach atmosphere, the many national design pieces and the soft palette reinforce the reference to a very Brazilian house – with a mixture of Japanese and carioca ambiences, making a japandioca refuge
– MAURICIO ARRUDA,
CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF TODOS ARQUITETURA
The second floor veranda happens to have a “private” garden composed by the trees that are planted around the building. The round table with chairs by Ondo has become the most popular spot in the house, which also has a pendant lamp from Casa Mind and a ceramic centerpiece by Estúdio Heloísa Galvão. The teacart is from Arquivo Contemporâneo. In the section that opens to the home office, the sofa by Sergio Rodrigues shares the spotlight with the armchair by Jader Almeirda. Swing arm wall lamp by Reka.
The most significant intervention during the remodeling took place in this kitchen, which now has a completely renovated cabinetry made with Carvalho MDF by Duratex, kitchen accesories by Tok & Stok and appliances by Consul. On the floor, the original ceramic tiles from Oficina Brennand were enhanced by the light palette. The dining corner presents a steel table with granilite top (mixture of marble, granite and cement) by Mezas, stools from Ondo and an art print by Urban Arts. A delicate detail, the wooden house is by the carpenter Guilherme Sass, from Casa na Árvore.
As the resident divides his time between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, he needs to have a comfortable place to work during the Rio de Janeiro stays as well. The desk by Mezas is paired with the ergonomic office chair by Hermann Miller. The sofa bed from Abarca hosts occasional guests, who can count also with the support of the stool from Oiamo and the coat hanger stand by Ondo. Lamps by Reka and photos on the wall by Sergio Ranalli.
Natural light flows from the balcony to the en suite, which has bed and headboard from Wooding. On the bed, linen trousseau by Zara Home. The color touch comes from the painting hanged on the wall, created by Camila Cherobin. Over the bed, the paper lamp shade is from Hábito store, whereas the floor and table lamps are by Wentz Design. Rug from Companhia das Fibras.
Guests feel welcome in the space with a bed from Wooding and linen trousseau by Zara Home. More natural textures: the stool from Ilha do Ferro works well as a bedside table, making an unusual pair with the modern model by Wentz Design, that also designed the chair with a straw back. The pendant lamp made of shells is from Hábito store. The black and white framed printing is from Urban Arts. At the foot of the bed, the desk by Mezas is accompanied by the table lamp from Reka. On the wall, a mirror by Ondo, and on the floor, rug by Companhia das Fibras.