Higienpolis Apartment / BLOCO ArquitetosSave this picture! Mara AcayabaApartmentsSo Paulo, BrazilArchitects: BLOCO ArquitetosAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:230 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 PhotographsPhotographs:Mara AcayabaMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The renovation project for this apartment took advantage of the original features of the property, combining them with the needs of the new residents. The analysis of the building's structure revealed that the visible face of the apartment's concrete ceiling did not have a structural function and served only as a type of "finishing ceiling." This allowed for the careful removal of this thin layer, revealing the composition of structural beams that had been hidden before.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The existing solid ipe flooring, laid in a double-fish scale pattern, was preserved and restored. The plaster on the perimeter walls was removed to expose the original solid brick. One of the existing bedrooms and the dining room were removed to expand the space of the living room and kitchen.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The suite was also expanded by removing another bedroom. Integrated environments were created using a limited number of different materials and finishes, taking advantage of a large part of the existing structure.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Higienpolis, So Paulo, BrazilLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeBLOCO ArquitetosOfficePublished on February 07, 2025Cite: "Higienpolis Apartment / BLOCO Arquitetos" [Apartamento Higienpolis / BLOCO Arquitetos] 07 Feb 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026625/higienopolis-apartment-bloco-arquitetos&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream