FASANO BH HOTEL

Fasano BH Hotel is born from the mixture of influences typically from Minas Gerais with the sophisticated simplicity that its brand offers, both to corporate visitors and to those who come for tourism. From the ambiences of Minas Gerais’ historic cities to a palette of colors and textures that crosses the terracotta of the clay vases, the copper of the sweet pots and the patina of the colonial furniture, its architecture is characterized by care, combining the rusticity of Minas Gerais with a legitimate attitude. contemporary and urban.

Located in Lourdes neighborhood, renowned for its high standard of gastronomy and commerce, the hotel was designed on the structure of a building that was already on the ground and that connects two streets, forming an “L”. A neighboring site was attached to the hotel allowing the creation of a lobby with imposing height and natural lighting. Its entrance is made along a wall perforated in clay bricks and slightly inclined to the interior of the land, inviting guests and the general public to enjoy the Gero Restaurant and events at the Baretto Bar.

Corten aluminum sheets, which alternate on perforated and smooth surfaces, cover and give unity to the existing structure. The slope of those that form the windows of the rooms and circulations give greater rhythm and depth to the facades. The hotel’s interiors combine the sophistication of the Fasano brand with elements that recall the colonial past of Minas Gerais, without giving up comfort and quality. Looms, brut wood, patinas, soapstone, exposed bricks and other traditional materials join pieces by Bernardes Arquitetura and Brazilian designers from different eras to offer a timeless environment, albeit profoundly influenced by the rich local repertoire.

MD APT

In the renovation project of this duplex apartment in São Paulo, the Bernardes Arquitetura team sought to create large and integrated spaces. The staircase, of a sculptural character, appears as the element of vertical circulation that connects the floors and has its presence revealed through the open gap in one of the walls of the room. The first floor has a navona travertine floor, the same stone that lines the staircase.

The social space consists of the living room in two rooms, the dining room and the office. The living room incorporates the old balconies. At the limit of the guardrail, new frames and planters with small bushes are arranged. The furniture is designed by important names in Danish Design like Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, Mogens Lassen and Jørgen Høvelskov. The artworks are by Brazilian artists Amílcar de Castro and Portinari.

The office can be revealed through pivoting doors that allow it to be integrated into the social space. The walnut bookcase is designed by Bernardes Arquitetura and highlights the double height. The dining room, on the other hand, features a table for 16 seats – by Bernardes Arquitetura; chairs by Hans Wegner; and lamp by the Dutch brand Quasar.

On the second floor, in addition to the master suite, three other suites make up the intimate sector. This floor has a floor in black cinnamon wood strips in different sizes. The master suite has the particularity of having views to the office due to its double height. The balcony/garden was incorporated into the suite and now with the bench in Corian designed by us.

In this project, a palette of soft colors predominates that emphasizes the design of pieces specially selected in antique shops in São Paulo and New York. By eliminating excessive compartmentalization, the project attributes spatial fluidity to the apartment through the integration of different rooms, both physically and visually.

IMPA – INSTITUTE FOR PURE AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS

Proposal for the architecture competition for the expansion of IMPA (Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics), in Rio de Janeiro.

EXPO MILANO

The proposed Pavilion has a unique volume that occupies the entire depth of the land. The shape is supported by a perimeter curtain of laminated wood brise-soleils, which opens to the accesses, on the ground level, in the front facing the “Decumanus” and also to the side streets. The faceted contour of the brise-soleils curtain evokes the division of agricultural fields and creates, for the observer, a vibrant and natural surface.

The Pavilion provides shelter and links the spaces in order to offer a seductive and pleasant experience, ensuring the comfort of the public, regardless of the number of visitors. Penetrable by flows of people and air, it is like a large balcony where you can experience a light and pleasant breeze. Because it is permeated by the wind, filled with light, built in a rational way and with low environmental impact, dynamic in its movement, we gave the building the name “Pavilhão-Brisa”.

The pavilion is structured around a historical experience of Brazil, which has a transformation in the last 40 years: from a country with great fragility in its food security to a fundamental power in the supply of food for the whole world. A history of innovation, science, technology and social development.

TERRA HOUSE

Terra House arises from the intercalation of parallel walls made of pigmented concrete that are perpendicular to its central circulation axis. The articulation between these components generates spaces while defining residential functions and creating patios that open to the main garden. The closure between the vertical (walls) and horizontal (slabs and floor) planes is made with large glass panels that dilute the visual boundaries between the house and the landscape. The route along the central circulation reveals a succession of openings and closures while offering constant visual contact with the exterior.

12 X 12 HOUSE

Located in Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, this house was designed for a young couple with two children. It’s a compact housing volume located in a site surrounded by buildings in a narrow street. The transition between the urban environment to the interior space of a residence is articulated by the frontal façade through a succession of layers that make up a landscape in movement.

An extensive program of 550 sqm was distributed in a 12x12m lotalong three floors and a rooftop. The steel structure and the waffle slab have allowed a free floor plan and an unobstructed façade without any intermediate structural elements. The main stairs and elevator were located along the side structural wall creating generous internal spaces for the children bedrooms in the ground level, the living room in the first floor and the master bedroom in the second.

On the ground level, wood vertical louvers protect the main entrance and the two bedrooms on this floor. On the second and third floors, the spaces shaped by mandatory setbacks are linedwith dense vegetation all along the street facade, bringing privacy for the main living room and the master bedroom. External to the façade garden, horizontal metal blinds provide further privacy and light control. When open, this garden becomes part of the street landscape and creates an interesting dialogue between the interior and exterior of the house.