2023-11-08 19:58:37
Photos: Brenda Pontes / Disclosure
Who follows the Valentine’s house for quite some time, both for Blog as for the Canalyou know that I love bringing architectural projects here many different e unique. This time, I managed to make a tour completo for the 500m² of this residence originally designed by the renowned architect Manoel Coelhoin 1981, and which was completely redesigned by the hands of the architects of IN Arq+Design.
The residence was formerly known as House MICand was built in this style modernist to house the architect’s family. This went on for 40 years, until the iconic house in Curitiba was put up for sale and renewed. The original characteristics of Manoel Coelho’s project, however, were maintained and preserved with all the respect they deserved, as the architects say:
“The main challenge of the project was to find a balance between developing a new project respecting the original characteristics of the house and at the same time meeting the needs of clients and new residents. We study different possibilities to understand the use of spaces and their relevance. After defining the uses, we faced the second challenge, which was to create a unique identity for each environment, using as a starting point the reinterpretation of primary colors – striking in the original project – transforming it into a palette of more sober tones and cozy materials such as wood, as well as warmer and more welcoming tones, which contrast with the existing concrete.”
The primary colors, original characteristics of the house, are an important part of its visual identity. Photo: Brenda Pontes / Disclosure
The house consists of four floorsand they were all revitalized e restored featuring original elements of the house. Special treatments, repairs, restructured and relocated lighting fixtures, restoration of existing furniture and coverings such as the iconic yellow tile and waterfall stones made up the work impeccable of architects Izadora Czerpicki and Noelle Piasetzkiwho guided me through the house.
“We were inspired by a language that represented the freedom of the elements in the environments, as we noticed this very striking point in the original design of the house, the freedom to move through the spaces and the visual permeability between them, even though it is a house entirely made of concrete, it shines through lightness and dynamic environments. We chose to enhance this concept, composing the spaces with loose elements in blocks of colors and textures that harmonize with each other.”
The brutalist architecture of the residence was mixed with contemporary touches by the architects. Photo: Brenda Pontes / Disclosure
Beyond the interior novothe architects also thought regarding update of the brutalist residence through the technology it’s yes sustainability. The internet at home, for example, was non-existent at the time it was built, and therefore the importance this point in the reform.
“An important point for the project was investing in technology and sustainability for the new phase of the House. In addition to the complete renovation of the electrical and hydraulic infrastructure, solar panels and resources for capturing rainwater and reusing water through the cistern were installed, as well as the installation of automation systems, heated floors, wifi internet and security. Nowadays these choices are very familiar, but in this case it was challenging to implement the systems in a ready-made construction made entirely of reinforced concrete.”
To check out the full video, just click on the link below. There you will be able to see all the areas of the house in detailslike this curiosities e highlights from the project. Here, more photos and a chat regarding the repagination from home.
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Valentine’s House: What are the most prominent spaces across the four floors of the house?
IN Arq+Design: The most prominent environments are the Suite and Social Living Floor, as they had the most intervention in the work, and our favorite environment is the Intimate Living Room, where we love the colors and versatility of the environment.
Valentine’s House: How do you classify the project?
IN Arq+Design: The architectural structure is originally classified as Brutalist and the Interior Design as Contemporary, mixing and harmonizing furniture and elements from different styles and eras.
Valentine’s House: What were the most extreme interventions in the reform?
IN Arq+Design: The biggest design intervention was in the Suite, which was expanded, received the construction of a new bathroom – totaling two bathrooms in the room – and was attached to the old guest room, which became the current closet. Previously, the suite totaled 35m2 and currently represents 63m2 of the residence.
IN Arq+Design: In addition to the Suite, the Layout was also changed in the former Ceramics Atelier, which was integrated into the Social Living Floor and transformed into the Kitchen Bar, a fun space to receive and celebrate with friends and family.
IN Arq+Design: Another important change was the integration of the Winter Garden with the Intimate Dining Room, which were previously separated by a window, giving lightness and freshness to the project, harmonizing vegetation, light and concrete, together with the skylights on the imposing slab.
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