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Other Projects by Marina Salles Arquitetura e Interiores
Pascoal Vita Apartment
São Paulo, Brazil
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2023
SIZE
3000 sqft - 5000 sqft
Pascoal Vita Apartment
Moving from a house to an apartment always marks a new chapter in life. For this couple, already in a mature stage, the transition represented not just a change of address, but a redefinition of habits and routines. With their adult children living elsewhere, they sought a home that combined comfort, practicality, and above all, the preservation of family memories.
The residence is located in São Paulo (Brazil), in a seven-story building completed in 2023. Its contemporary architecture emphasizes natural light through generous glass openings, offering expansive views of nearby neighborhoods.
The 360-square-meter apartment was purchased off-plan in 2020, allowing Marina Salles Architecture and Interiors to oversee every stage over nearly four years. Construction proceeded alongside the completion of the building, with around seven months dedicated to architectural and interior modifications, and additional months for decoration. Every detail was carefully planned to meet the homeowners’ desires.
The main challenge was harmonizing contemporary architecture with the family’s emotional heritage, including a piano, farmhouse furniture, colonial pieces, and inherited artworks. Architect Marina Salles chose a neutral, welcoming base where these objects coexist naturally with new acquisitions.
The color palette is intentionally restrained. White dominates as a backdrop, reflecting the light that filters through the windows, while wood adds warmth. Cumaru flooring and freijó cabinetry are used strategically to ensure visual continuity. Circular details appear subtly in handles, lighting, and special pieces, highlighting the studio’s meticulous attention to detail.
Facing west, the apartment organizes its social areas linearly: the trapezoidal terrace, living and dining rooms, and kitchen follow one another. Small fixed lower windows, supported by 50-centimeter walls, allow visual connection to the urban landscape without compromising privacy in either the living areas or bedrooms.
In the living room, family heirlooms coexist with new pieces. A pair of sofas anchors the conversation area, accompanied by Zeca armchairs by Zanine Caldas for Dpot, and a caramel suede armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, restored by Herança Cultural. The Ninho side table in embuia, designed by Marina Salles for the MS Design line, interacts with curated lamps. Everything is arranged over a Phenicia Concept rug. Linen curtains filter natural light, softening the atmosphere.
The piano, strategically placed, becomes a focal point without disrupting circulation.
The balcony extends the living area, accommodating a table for casual meals and small gatherings. Limestone Fonjone flooring, laid in a deck-inspired pattern, ensures durability, while the ceiling retains its original wooden slats. A stone countertop with an integrated sink functions as a bar, equipped with a retractable faucet that maintains surface continuity when closed. Above, a glass-fronted cabinet serves as a display case. Family vases and indigenous benches complete the decor.
The partially open kitchen connects to the living room, encouraging interaction. Sliding doors allow for both full integration and privacy. The stone countertop serves for cooking and prep, while freijó cabinets pair with niches and stone surfaces, and circular details appear in door and hood cutouts.
In the dining room, the Enseada table by Fernando Jaeger is surrounded by Cantu chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for Dpot in caramel leather, illuminated by Gap pendant lights by Claudia Moreira Salles for Lumini. The air-conditioning system is discreetly integrated, with linear grilles maintaining the purity of the design.
Originally, a small intimate room ran parallel to the social areas. The project converted this space into an office, opening a wall to the living room and creating a connection core between social and private areas. Two sliding doors allow for privacy or integration, letting natural light reach the bedroom corridor.
With a low ceiling constrained by structural elements, walls and ceiling were clad in wooden panels, creating a “box” that dialogues with the flooring. A circular ceiling cutout with tensioned fabric diffuses light like a skylight.
The powder room follows the natural materials palette, with limestone Fonjone flooring and wall cladding on the lower half, and wooden panels on the upper half. The trough-style countertop with beveled edge is complemented by a linear mirror and indirect lighting.
In the private corridor, white wardrobes alternate with illuminated wooden niches, breaking monotony. The original four bedrooms were transformed into two suites and a TV room, expanding the master suite to include individual closets and a private office.
In the main bedroom, the neutral palette emphasizes wood and natural light. A family painting in shades of mustard, sand, ochre, and green inspired the fabrics for the room, positioned above the headboard. The custom joinery integrates a suede-upholstered headboard, bedside tables, and suspended shelves. A pair of armchairs defines a seating area, while the office in the back features a wooden desk, shallow drawers, and shelves for books and objects. The Gir chair by Juliana Llussá completes the workspace.
In the bathrooms, durable natural materials reinforce the design intent: synthetic wall and floor coverings house wooden cabinets with circular cutouts. Continuous mirrors feature integrated lighting for soft illumination.
The home theater combines neutral furniture with pops of color. Wooden shelves accommodate the TV and curated objects, while an off-white sofa contrasts with terracotta poufs and blue and red cushions. Sculptures and artworks add visual depth, enhancing the home’s narrative.
The result is an apartment that balances memory and contemporaneity, functionality and warmth. Every detail, from material choices to furniture layout and custom joinery, reflects the couple’s personality and history. The residence becomes a sanctuary where comfort and cherished memories coexist in perfect harmony.
Data Sheet
Project: Pascoal Vita Apartment
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Area: 360 m²
Project Year: 2020
Completion Year: 2023
Architecture & Interiors: Marina Salles Arquitetura e Interiores
Lead Architect: Marina Salles
Design Team: Bruna Gonzalez, Juliana Fonseca
Executive Design, Detailing & Construction Supervision: Bruno Milan
Construction: Grife Engenharia
Photography: Fran Parente
Communication / Text: Matheus Pereira Comunicação
Key Suppliers: MS Design, Dpot, Herança Cultural, Portobello, Fernando Jaeger, Prime Marcenaria, Lumini, Breton, Phenicia Concept, Uniflex
Moving from a house to an apartment always marks a new chapter in life. For this couple, already in a mature stage, the transition represented not just a change of address, but a redefinition of habits and routines. With their adult children living elsewhere, they sought a home that combined comfort, practicality, and above all, the preservation of family memories.
The residence is located in São Paulo (Brazil), in a seven-story building completed in 2023. Its contemporary architecture emphasizes natural light through generous glass openings, offering expansive views of nearby neighborhoods.
The 360-square-meter apartment was purchased off-plan in 2020, allowing Marina Salles Architecture and Interiors to oversee every stage over nearly four years. Construction proceeded alongside the completion of the building, with around seven months dedicated to architectural and interior modifications, and additional months for decoration. Every detail was carefully planned to meet the homeowners’ desires.
The main challenge was harmonizing contemporary architecture with the family’s emotional heritage, including a piano, farmhouse furniture, colonial pieces, and inherited artworks. Architect Marina Salles chose a neutral, welcoming base where these objects coexist naturally with new acquisitions.
The color palette is intentionally restrained. White dominates as a backdrop, reflecting the light that filters through the windows, while wood adds warmth. Cumaru flooring and freijó cabinetry are used strategically to ensure visual continuity. Circular details appear subtly in handles, lighting, and special pieces, highlighting the studio’s meticulous attention to detail.
Facing west, the apartment organizes its social areas linearly: the trapezoidal terrace, living and dining rooms, and kitchen follow one another. Small fixed lower windows, supported by 50-centimeter walls, allow visual connection to the urban landscape without compromising privacy in either the living areas or bedrooms.
In the living room, family heirlooms coexist with new pieces. A pair of sofas anchors the conversation area, accompanied by Zeca armchairs by Zanine Caldas for Dpot, and a caramel suede armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, restored by Herança Cultural. The Ninho side table in embuia, designed by Marina Salles for the MS Design line, interacts with curated lamps. Everything is arranged over a Phenicia Concept rug. Linen curtains filter natural light, softening the atmosphere.
The piano, strategically placed, becomes a focal point without disrupting circulation.
The balcony extends the living area, accommodating a table for casual meals and small gatherings. Limestone Fonjone flooring, laid in a deck-inspired pattern, ensures durability, while the ceiling retains its original wooden slats. A stone countertop with an integrated sink functions as a bar, equipped with a retractable faucet that maintains surface continuity when closed. Above, a glass-fronted cabinet serves as a display case. Family vases and indigenous benches complete the decor.
The partially open kitchen connects to the living room, encouraging interaction. Sliding doors allow for both full integration and privacy. The stone countertop serves for cooking and prep, while freijó cabinets pair with niches and stone surfaces, and circular details appear in door and hood cutouts.
In the dining room, the Enseada table by Fernando Jaeger is surrounded by Cantu chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for Dpot in caramel leather, illuminated by Gap pendant lights by Claudia Moreira Salles for Lumini. The air-conditioning system is discreetly integrated, with linear grilles maintaining the purity of the design.
Originally, a small intimate room ran parallel to the social areas. The project converted this space into an office, opening a wall to the living room and creating a connection core between social and private areas. Two sliding doors allow for privacy or integration, letting natural light reach the bedroom corridor.
With a low ceiling constrained by structural elements, walls and ceiling were clad in wooden panels, creating a “box” that dialogues with the flooring. A circular ceiling cutout with tensioned fabric diffuses light like a skylight.
The powder room follows the natural materials palette, with limestone Fonjone flooring and wall cladding on the lower half, and wooden panels on the upper half. The trough-style countertop with beveled edge is complemented by a linear mirror and indirect lighting.
In the private corridor, white wardrobes alternate with illuminated wooden niches, breaking monotony. The original four bedrooms were transformed into two suites and a TV room, expanding the master suite to include individual closets and a private office.
In the main bedroom, the neutral palette emphasizes wood and natural light. A family painting in shades of mustard, sand, ochre, and green inspired the fabrics for the room, positioned above the headboard. The custom joinery integrates a suede-upholstered headboard, bedside tables, and suspended shelves. A pair of armchairs defines a seating area, while the office in the back features a wooden desk, shallow drawers, and shelves for books and objects. The Gir chair by Juliana Llussá completes the workspace.
In the bathrooms, durable natural materials reinforce the design intent: synthetic wall and floor coverings house wooden cabinets with circular cutouts. Continuous mirrors feature integrated lighting for soft illumination.
The home theater combines neutral furniture with pops of color. Wooden shelves accommodate the TV and curated objects, while an off-white sofa contrasts with terracotta poufs and blue and red cushions. Sculptures and artworks add visual depth, enhancing the home’s narrative.
The result is an apartment that balances memory and contemporaneity, functionality and warmth. Every detail, from material choices to furniture layout and custom joinery, reflects the couple’s personality and history. The residence becomes a sanctuary where comfort and cherished memories coexist in perfect harmony.
Data Sheet
Project: Pascoal Vita Apartment
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Area: 360 m²
Project Year: 2020
Completion Year: 2023
Architecture & Interiors: Marina Salles Arquitetura e Interiores
Lead Architect: Marina Salles
Design Team: Bruna Gonzalez, Juliana Fonseca
Executive Design, Detailing & Construction Supervision: Bruno Milan
Construction: Grife Engenharia
Photography: Fran Parente
Communication / Text: Matheus Pereira Comunicação
Key Suppliers: MS Design, Dpot, Herança Cultural, Portobello, Fernando Jaeger, Prime Marcenaria, Lumini, Breton, Phenicia Concept, Uniflex
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