The Art of Design Issue 59 2022 | Page 30

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Sofa “ Otto ”, signed by Guilherme Torres Pair of “ U ” chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee table “ Bank ”, by Jader Almeida Rugs from Casa Julio . On the pillar , work by Burle Marx

APARTMENT RIO DE JANEIRO

The renovation of this 112m ² apartment was a challenge beyond its size : the owner of the residence , located in Rio de Janeiro , is a longtime friend of the architect Guilherme Torres . Denilson Machado , a photographer renowned for his architectural and interior records , wanted his home to have the atmosphere of an art gallery .
The project developed from this premise : to create a neutral base to frame the client ’ s large collection of objects , books and works of art . The project , which initially had four bedrooms , was reduced to two : one became a closet and the other was open to the living room .