Caco Apartment

Caco Apartment

Coarquitetos

Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo

ARCHITECTS
Coarquitetos

LEAD ARCHITECT
Danilo Fleury

MANUFACTURERS
Eletrolux, Leandro Móveis , Marmoluz, Microreve

POST PRODUCTION
Marcela Budó

LIGHTING CONSUTLANT
Júlia Sidrim

AREA
47 M²

YEAR
2024

LOCATION
Brasília, Brazil

CATEGORY
Apartment Interiors

Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo

Text description provided by architect.

Located in Brasília, Brazil, this 47m² apartment underwent a radical renovation that demolished almost all internal walls and integrated the spaces, focusing on natural lighting, ventilation, and spatial amplitude.

Aesthetic and sustainable strategies were applied to create a space that is both contemporary and welcoming.

Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo
Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo

The apartment renovation reused the original ceramics, which were transformed into shards and used as cladding in the kitchen and bathrooms.

In the kitchen, the ceramic shards predominantly feature orange tones with white details, while in the bathroom, white tones with orange details create an opposite visual effect.

Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo
Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo

This use of demolition materials reflects a commitment to sustainability and the appreciation of artisanal work.

The entire space was integrated, and the plywood cabinetry plays a central role in organizing and separating the areas, while providing storage and functionality.

Sliding wooden and fluted glass doors are used to separate the living room from the office and the kitchen from the laundry room, allowing the division of spaces without compromising natural light and the feeling of openness.

Caco Apartment
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Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo
Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo

The apartment's original structure was stripped to show the exposed concrete, which becomes a central element and guides the choices of finishes, textures, and colors in the project.

The entire apartment floor was covered with microcement, providing a neutral and continuous base that connects the spaces and visually expands the area.

The suspended lighting was carefully positioned on the same plane as the existing beams, accentuating the architectural lines.

Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo
Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo
Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo

An interesting detail is the pipe found during the construction between the living room and the kitchen, which was kept and painted black, becoming a decorative element that dialogues with the industrial and contemporary aesthetic of the project.

Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo
Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo
Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo


Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo
Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo
Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo
Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo
Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo
Caco Apartment
© Maurício Araújo


Caco Apartment
Floor Plan
Caco Apartment
Original Floor Plan


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Caco Apartment
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Caco Apartment
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