September 13, 2024

MW Apartment by Studio Arthur Casas Offers Seas Views in Recife

Studio Arthur Casas designed the MW Apartment in Recife, Brazil, with high ceilings to take advantage of its ocean views. The Brazilian studio embraced the exposed beams, encasing them with wood to create a distinct separation between the social, private, and service areas. Cool, resistant materials were used for the floors to match the tropical climate, and the walls are finished with cement paint. The apartment features an impressive art collection and bespoke furniture by renowned designers.

Spacious modern living room with concrete walls, wood shelving, and minimalist furnishings.

Apartment by Gil Borsoi

The MW Apartment in Recife, Brazil, is located in a building by architect Gil Borsoi, who played a key role in spreading modern architecture throughout the Brazilian northeast.

Studio Arthur Casas designed the residence to capitalise on its ocean views, working with the exposed beams and tall ceilings to create a comfortable and cohesive space.

Spacious living room with minimalist furniture, wooden shelves, and textural accents.

The studio encased the pillars with woodwork, distributing the social areas in a fluid and integrated manner, while separating them from the private and service areas.

The proximity to the sea and the warm climate guided the choice of materials, which are cool and resistant to reinforce the sense of fluidity.

Stunning modern interior with panoramic ocean views, wood paneling, and plush seating.

Social spaces distinguished from private and service areas

The project includes two suites and a master suite with two closets and interconnected bathrooms, an office designed to accommodate a photography collection, and a service area with a kitchen and a dedicated breakfast space – a special request from the client.

Spacious modern living room with large windows, shelves, and sculpted artworks.

Social spaces distinguished from private and service areas

Warm, rustic living room with wooden paneling, a curved couch, and minimalist furnishings.

In the social area, living spaces, a dining room, and a terrace integrate into the overall space, with a continuous lateral landscape design ensuring privacy.

The walls in the social area are finished with cement paint to mimic the texture of the exposed beams and pillars, contrasted with Canela wood paneling that extends from the entrance to the gourmet area.

Spacious, sun-drenched living area with floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden accents, and contemporary furnishings.

Lighting scheme features built-in lamps with warm-toned LEDs

A lighting scheme by Maneco Quinderé employs built-in lamps and warm-toned LEDs throughout the apartment, creating a natural and comfortable ambiance.

Textures of fabrics, carpets, and curtains were chosen to bring warmth and coziness to the space, complemented by furniture pieces from renowned designers such as Ricardo Fasanello and Arthur Casas.