design folio

Small Brazilian House by Guilherme Torres

Anna Kidman - Monday, October 18, 2010



This tiny studio situated in Londrina, Brazil, was under redecoration for over ten years by young Brazilian architect Guilherme Torres. The redecoration included removing wall coatings whilst the architect-come-furniture-designer designed a brick table and couch. He wanted something 'permanent and stable' for his furnishings that also reflected an air of versatility. The table is used to hold books and collections whilst remaining functional as somewhere to eat; whilst the couch stands impressively from wall to wall with two fabric mattresses. The master bedroom resembles a loft with exposed brick walls. The entire design was inspired by Paulo Mendes da Rocha who won the Pritzker prize in 2006 in which industrial elements like hydraulic and electrical pipes are left in sight.