Material Remix

Photography by Denilson Machado

Memola Estudio and Vitor Penha renovated a 160m² apartment, located in the iconic Saint Honoré residential building on Avenida Paulista, São Paulo.

The renovation of the apartment has transformed it functionally and visually: the idea was to create a timeless atmosphere inspired by industrial style lofts. Rustic materials such as exposed concrete and brick, revealed through the complete removal of the stucco and the peeling of the masonry, coexist with the warmth of new wooden surfaces and with furniture and objects, sometimes of contemporary design, sometimes vintage, which add delicacy to the whole. Furthermore, one of the goals was to create a backdrop for the display of artworks, which was both neutral and expressive.

The social area of the apartment is large, airy and well lit. The light gray tones reverberate in the furnishings of the living room and are "warmed up" by the touches of wood present almost everywhere. A large sofa by a soft design, a concrete coffee table, a wooden bench with visible steel finishes are the main protagonists of this space. A few touches of yellow brightens the environment.

Without any visual constraints, on the other side of the living room we find the dining area: the round table and the industrial design suspension lamp form a perfect balance with the dining chairs with a lighter and more sophisticated design and the sideboard in the background, both in wood. The wall that separated the kitchen was demolished and replaced with folding doors to improve flows and integrate it with the social area. The industrial universe that participates in the project's concept is present both in the apparent installations, with emphasis on the rigorous distribution of pipes throughout the apartment, and in the stainless-steel elements that make up the worktops and kitchen furniture. In addition, here, the entire flooring has been modified with the installation of ceramic flooring with a rustic look and an earthy tone.

In the bathroom of the suite, the neutral background of the ceramic tiles is counterbalanced by the apparent wood of the vanity unit and the delicate design of the mining mirrors, each with its own particular design. suite, the wall next to the bed has been incorporated with acoustic cladding.