Cobogo

A Brazilian construction element - a hollow brick capable of controlling the incidence of light without blocking air circulation, something desirable for our climate - inspired Cobogó Relações Públicas to create its name 8 years ago. This reference guided the Superlimão office in developing the architectural and branding project for the agency's new space, which has also been responsible for the office's communications since 2016. The poetic Brazilianness of Tropicália and the Modernism present in different forms of expression (design, music, architecture, writing) were the creative starting point. On a 115m2 slab on General Jardim Street, in Vila Buarque, São Paulo, the architects had the challenge of accommodating a growing team and creating, in this space, layout solutions for different uses in everyday life. Upon entering the agency, a Cobogós wall welcomes those who arrive. Behind this open wall, the unit's slab reveals the total integration of the space, which accommodates the team of journalists, designers and public relations at work tables designed by Superlimão for Escinter. A bookcase, also from the same line, was created for the space - with a flower box, books and a television for team meetings. A large window with yellow frames cuts through the space, bringing in plenty of natural light. On the opposite side, two spaces for different uses were planned in the project. A meeting room with Luxion lamps and FK chairs has a curtain that separates the space from the others, in a light and fluid way. Another space for individual or online meetings was created to accommodate hybrid work models. In this space, a wooden bench designed for relaxing while employees answer calls has a lamp designed by Ronald Sasson. Among the finishes, a carpet from Shaw Contract was chosen for the floor, which brought better acoustics to the space, and whose layout is reminiscent of a large-scale Cobogó. In the bathroom, the floor was finished with new Dalle Piagge tiles, a new Superlimão brand launch for the brand, which, with their special shapes, brought movement with one of the collection's many possible layouts. A mirror with a Cobogós sticker made the space Instagrammable. A project designed for a team passionate about Brazilian creativity, architecture and design, which inspired the architects to design a corporate space with lots of fun.