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the three courtyards as seen from above

a model of the newly designed offices

dramatic skylights draw sunshine?into the halls

the offices were originally used by the film industry, and included a number of dark rooms

the courtyards benefit from the ever changing lighting effects of the weather

translucent polycarbonate sheeting is used to replace interior partition walls

portholes work alongside artificial lighting

circular holes are repeatedly used to direct?light into the space?

bringing sufficient light into the space was the first consideration of the architect all images by

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the kitchen area is reduced and concealed?

the bathroom is concealed in a white box that descends from the ceiling

the wall was repaired with mortar?only where deterioration required it

the floor is created using vinyl tiles

the grid is capable of suspending air conditioners, lighting fixtures, and other technical facilitie

in order to make the ‘hypothetical ceiling’, 2001 scultped?vinyl cable into a grid form with ceiling

the team revealed what they call the ‘skeleton’ of the building, and incorporated it into their desi

the functional facilities —?such as air-conditioners and outlets —?are incorporated?into the grid of

the different textures of existing concrete walls and the repair mortar created a variety of walls.

view from the entrance

black box in dyed MDF — concealing bedroom, bathroom and storage spaces

the bathroom is composed of white mat tiles, with hints of black MDF — for fixed structures

shower area with marble cladding

detail of the kitchen top and black MDF dye

the same MDF has been used for the woodwork and wall paneling;

the kitchen ‘island’ is finished with marble ceramic

? attic duplex bedroom with concrete pattern

attic duplex stairs in black dyed MDF and glass railing

fireplace and sitting area next to terrace: the built in fireplace is flanked with concealed storage

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the store is based in vila madalena, home to artists, artisans, designers

timber benches and a pergola with climbing plants welcome clients and passersby alike to sit and lin

during the day, the gate transitions into a roof for a modest public square situated between fa?ade

the graphic pattern is created by the stacking of the blocks

used to form a natural background, sisal fiber complements the striking graphic effect of the brick’

the products are display on top of the shelving made from the bricks

the store is the second in the brazilian city

the characteristic feature of the store is the use of brazilian cobogó brick

the interior is informed by a natural, earthy palette

all images ? aesop

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designer director? li xiang

on the ceiling, seven small figures fall from the sky –carrying parachutes image ? shao feng