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Plano Piloto Apartment
Plano Piloto Apartment
Brasília, Brazil
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Other Projects by STUDIO ARTHUR CASAS
Plano Piloto Apartment
Brasília, Brazil
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2025
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Located in one of the superblocks conceived by Lúcio Costa in Brasília's Plano Piloto, this approximately 200 m² apartment was designed as a pied-à-terre for a couple who reside in New York but maintain a close relationship with Brazil's federal capital. The brief called for a residence capable of conveying the architecture, material culture, and way of life of Brasília, establishing a permanent connection for the family with the city during their stays in Brazil.
The intervention reorganizes the floor plan to concentrate daily life in the social area. The kitchen, dining room, and living room now function as a continuous sequence of spaces, articulated by a unique material language. Designed in collaboration with the client, the joinery fully incorporates the kitchen equipment, reducing its technical presence and strengthening the integration between the spaces. During the construction, the discovery of unexpected shafts and structural interferences required a review of the layout, preserving the program conceived in the initial studies.
The materiality establishes continuity between the original architecture and the new intervention. The existing wood floor was restored in the private area, while terrazzo, mineral coatings, and dyed walnut panels organize the social environments. Developed specifically for the project, the joinery uses narrower strips and rigorous detailing, aligning with the beams, ceiling, and automation systems to build a continuous composition.
In the center of the social area, the original Athos Bulcão panel organizes the architectural composition of the apartment. Its geometry and chromatic palette guide the selection of stones, finishes, and the proportions of the environment, establishing a direct relationship between art, architecture, and furniture. The installation of the work required a meticulous process of restoration, transport, and assembly, ensuring its incorporation into the new spatial configuration.
Furniture curation also plays a central role in constructing the project's identity. Catering to the residents' desire to maintain a daily connection with Brazilian design, the apartment gathers works by Jorge Zalszupin, Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer, and selected vintage furniture, as well as contemporary pieces signed by Arthur Casas – including the Fusca sofa, the Aiso coffee table, the Xamã dining table, the Max chairs, and the Disco stools. The Paulistana armchair by Jorge Zalszupin occupies a prominent place as it evokes memories of the owners' grandparents' house, while pieces developed exclusively for the project, such as the Olga bedside table, amplify the authorial dimension of the intervention.
The reorganization of the spaces, the continuity between architecture and interiors, and the curation of furniture and artwork structure a residence designed for daily living. Through these choices, the apartment establishes a consistent relationship with Brasília, translating the city's identity through architecture, materiality, and design.
The intervention reorganizes the floor plan to concentrate daily life in the social area. The kitchen, dining room, and living room now function as a continuous sequence of spaces, articulated by a unique material language. Designed in collaboration with the client, the joinery fully incorporates the kitchen equipment, reducing its technical presence and strengthening the integration between the spaces. During the construction, the discovery of unexpected shafts and structural interferences required a review of the layout, preserving the program conceived in the initial studies.
The materiality establishes continuity between the original architecture and the new intervention. The existing wood floor was restored in the private area, while terrazzo, mineral coatings, and dyed walnut panels organize the social environments. Developed specifically for the project, the joinery uses narrower strips and rigorous detailing, aligning with the beams, ceiling, and automation systems to build a continuous composition.
In the center of the social area, the original Athos Bulcão panel organizes the architectural composition of the apartment. Its geometry and chromatic palette guide the selection of stones, finishes, and the proportions of the environment, establishing a direct relationship between art, architecture, and furniture. The installation of the work required a meticulous process of restoration, transport, and assembly, ensuring its incorporation into the new spatial configuration.
Furniture curation also plays a central role in constructing the project's identity. Catering to the residents' desire to maintain a daily connection with Brazilian design, the apartment gathers works by Jorge Zalszupin, Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer, and selected vintage furniture, as well as contemporary pieces signed by Arthur Casas – including the Fusca sofa, the Aiso coffee table, the Xamã dining table, the Max chairs, and the Disco stools. The Paulistana armchair by Jorge Zalszupin occupies a prominent place as it evokes memories of the owners' grandparents' house, while pieces developed exclusively for the project, such as the Olga bedside table, amplify the authorial dimension of the intervention.
The reorganization of the spaces, the continuity between architecture and interiors, and the curation of furniture and artwork structure a residence designed for daily living. Through these choices, the apartment establishes a consistent relationship with Brasília, translating the city's identity through architecture, materiality, and design.
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