Located in a residential building also designed by Alencar, the Mondrian Apartment occupies an entire floor and unfolds as a continuous dialogue between architecture, interior spaces, and lifestyle. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the perimeter, while continuous planters create a green envelope that transforms the apartment into a suspended house, defined by light, spatial fluidity, and privacy.
The project name makes a subtle reference to the modernist thinking of Piet Mondrian, not through literal aesthetics, but through principles of order, proportion, and clarity. These ideas guide the organization of the interiors through precise alignments, layered planes, and a restrained architectural language. This rational structure is softened by materiality, texture, and the presence of design.
Natural and timeless materials such as travertine marble and American walnut establish a cohesive foundation throughout the apartment. Natural light plays a central role, revealing textures, volumes, and depth with quiet sophistication.
The interiors are defined by a curated selection of Brazilian and international design pieces that function both as furniture and cultural statements. Iconic works by Sérgio Rodrigues, Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Jorge Zalszupin, Jader Almeida, Estudiobola, and Charles and Ray Eames coexist organically with contemporary lighting and artworks, including a sculpture by Tomie Ohtake. Each piece was chosen not only for its aesthetic value but also for its contribution to the narrative and sense of permanence of the project.
In the private areas, generosity of scale reflects the residents lifestyle. A nearly forty-square-meter walk-in closet offers twenty five linear meters of cabinetry, while the climate-controlled wine cellar, divided into two compartments, accommodates over one thousand bottles under ideal preservation conditions. On the terrace, a twelve-square-meter private pool remains uncovered, maximizing sun exposure and reinforcing the connection with the surrounding greenery.
The Mondrian Apartment expresses Alencar's belief that architecture and interiors should be conceived as a single coherent vision. A project defined by restraint, precision, and sensitivity, where structure, material, and design converge to create a timeless and deeply lived space.