The architectural design for the apartment in the Mira Building in São Paulo was to create a contemporary yet homely atmosphere, based on the choice of finishes, materials, and furniture. Delivered on the slab, the property was to feature three suites, an office, a living room integrated with the living room and kitchen, a home theater, a laundry room, and a generous pantry.
Designed to accommodate a couple with two children and their cats, the spaces were designed to meet the family's diverse needs. The office needed to be well thought out, as the clients often work from home; Superlimão designed a comfortable sofa to accommodate the entire family, and planned a kitchen integrated with the dining room. For the cats, a coffee table was designed to double as a hammock. The couple requested a space for shoe storage in the hallway, and to this end, a wooden bench with a shelf underneath was designed: a functional place to sit and take off their shoes.
The design was based on four elements: cement, wood, brick, and an extensive color palette. Burnt cement spreads throughout the apartment, forming a concrete countertop that runs through the entire living room to the home theater. Wood was used for the ceiling in the living area and the home theater floor. Brick, already present in the building's facade, was brought inside for the dining room wall. Over 35 colors were used on walls, ceilings, doors, woodwork, and light fixtures.
In the layout, the position of the entry door was changed to take advantage of the living room wall: the concrete countertop that runs from the living room to the TV room serves as a support for ornaments and paintings, in addition to housing a cabinet below it.
The porcelain tile in the kitchen, delivered with the apartment, was replaced with burnt cement flooring to further enhance the integration between the dining room and kitchen. A hydraulic tile rug was designed around the stove island, varying between four shades of green and blue. The barbecue grill was dismantled and transformed into a pizza-making area. The sink and grill area were maintained and covered by a stone countertop.
The lighting design sought indirect lighting solutions, using LEDs on the shelves and crown moldings, and spot lighting using table lamps. The landscaping is practical and functional: potted fruit trees and a small vegetable garden were placed.
