Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood

Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
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APARTMENT RENOVATION IN MOOCA NEIGHBOURHOOD

Bruno Kim Arquitetura, Firma

ARCHITECTS
Bruno Kim Arquitetura, Firma

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Bruno Jin Young Kim, Carlos Eduardo Murgel Miller

LIGHTING
Reka

PROJECT TEAM
Claudia Kim Kim, Marina Novaes de Camillo

MANUFACTURERS
Electrolux, Deca, Eliane, Fernando Jaeger Atelier, Librecad, Marcenaria, Marmotec, Mobília Vintage, Ns Brasil, Portinari, Reka Iluminacao

WOOD WORK
Visual Móbile

FURNITURE
Fernando Jaeger

PHOTOGRAPHS
Manuel Sá

AREA
140 m²

YEAR
2018

LOCATION
Parque Da Mooca, Brazil

CATEGORY
Renovation, Apartment Interiors

Apartment renovation in Mooca neighbourhood, located in the city of São Paulo - Brazil originally designed by the Brazillian architect David Libeskind, in the 60`s.

Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
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Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
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We were commissioned by a grandfather and grandmother to renovate the apartment where they grew their children for more than 35 years.

The apartment had received many small modifications throughout the decades resulting in a space without coherence, as it is common to many Brazillian homes.

Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
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Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
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Since the children had now grown up and left home, the couple wished that the apartment could be appropriate for them to live their old years and to enjoy the visit of their grandchildren.

The project was a long process of reflection and discoveries with the clients that went on for about 4 years from the first drafts until the conclusion of the renovation.

Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
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Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
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We took advantage of the fact that there is only one beam crossing the apartment to create a wide-open space, and the layout was though to create a comfortable space for the couple and to receive the visit of the whole family.

The dining table, also traditionally used for studying, playing and talking was positioned in the center of the apartment while the other rooms were positioned around it.

Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
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Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
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After the renovation was finished, the couple remarked that the higher presence of natural light, ventilation and the wider view of the city`s skyline brings them a feeling of calm and lightness.

The process of developing the project also helped the clients to rethink their way of living towards a life with less material assets.

Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
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Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
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This wish that they had served as a guide to all decisions made in the project.

Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
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Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
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Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
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Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
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Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
© Manuel Sá
Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
© Manuel Sá
Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
© Manuel Sá
Apartment Renovation In Mooca Neighbourhood
© Manuel Sá



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