Yoga

The 1990s residence was purchased by a couple of clients who wanted to transform it into a space for contemplation and yoga classes, as well as rooms for rent and coworking. Thus, the project developed by Superlimão had to accommodate a large room for classes, a reception area on the ground floor, a room for a studio and coworking on the upper floor, as well as a room for rent in the old outbuilding. Based on these needs, it was essential that the old house with few openings become a spacious and well-lit space. Larger openings were opened to allow light to enter, filtered by jute panels. The ceramic flooring in the outdoor area gave way to a garden with areas for relaxation and, in the search for architecture that brought calm, a more neutral and cozy palette was chosen, with natural elements. The light walls with curved corners brought an even greater feeling of coziness to the space. The staircase, present in the indoor area, did not allow for the necessary spaciousness of the space for yoga classes. Furthermore, it was necessary to isolate the use of the second floor since it would be used for rental purposes. In order to solve these demands, the staircase was repositioned and became a new – and important – element of the house and facade. Made of metalwork and perforated sheet metal, the staircase gained lightness and made the facade more striking. The existing frames were replaced by metal frames that create an interesting design when closed by the jute doors. In the indirect lighting, subtle light effects were created to bring even more warmth and comfort to the environment.