Projects by Sophia Abraham and Cité Arquitetura incorporate the passage of time into the CASACOR Rio 2026 experience
Submitted at Oct 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Sophia Abraham Interiores - Toda Infância. Projeto da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2026. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
The experience of visiting an architecture and design showcase can gain new layers when the space itself transforms over time. At CASACOR Rio 2026, two projects incorporate this possibility into their design. Toda Infância, by Sophia Abraham, and Ateliê Devir, by Cité Arquitetura, were conceived to present different configurations throughout the edition, inviting the visitor to return at other times and discover new relationships between architecture, art, objects, and creative processes.
The proposal broadens the showcase experience by incorporating the passage of time as part of the concept of the projects. For those who visit CASACOR at different times, each return can reveal new configurations, works, and atmospheres, adding other perspectives to the experience of the same space.
In the case of Toda Infância, the transformation is directly linked to the project's concept. The children's room follows different moments of a child's growth and is presented in three phases: Welcome, from September 15 to October 4; Discover, from October 6 to 25; and Create, from October 27 until the closing of the showcase, on November 8.
In each stage, the layout, the furniture, and the child's relationship with the space change. In the first phase, the room represents the baby's universe, with a crib, nursing armchair, and dresser. In the second, the configuration shifts to accommodate a child of about two years old, with a Montessori bed, activity table, sensory panel inspired by Operários, by Tarsila do Amaral, and the Jacaré bookcase. In the final phase, aimed at a child of about four years old, the bed gains a large canopy, the dresser gives way to a vanity, and elements such as a reading corner and an easel for drawing and creating are introduced.
Sophia Abraham Interiores - Toda Infância. Projeto da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2026. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
"From the beginning, I didn't want to portray childhood as a frozen image. Childhood is movement, transformation, and discovery all the time. That's why it made a lot of sense that Toda Infância would also be alive during the showcase," explains Sophia Abraham.
The project also translates the relationship between mind and heart, the theme of CASACOR Rio 2026, by bringing learning, discovery, and autonomy closer to affection, memory, and belonging. Brazilian modernism, especially the works of Tarsila do Amaral and the design of Joaquim Tenreiro, guides the aesthetic language of the space. The experience extends to the garden, with a small gallery of works created by children assisted by Espaço Santa Terezinha and cactus sculptures made of cardboard.
Sophia Abraham Interiores - Toda Infância. Projeto da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2026. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
In Ateliê Devir, the transformation happens through another path. With 51 m², the project starts from the idea of the atelier as a place of experimentation, where observing, making mistakes, redoing, and transforming are as important as the final result.
Inspired by the theme Mind and Heart, the project adds a third dimension to the relationship: the hand. If the mind imagines and the heart feels, it is through the hands that thoughts, memories, and emotions meet matter and take shape. Exposed conduits and acknowledged construction elements give the space a deliberately unfinished character, while scavenged furniture, old rugs, and objects marked by use add layers of memory and affection.
Cité Arquitetura - Ateliê Devir. Projeto da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2026. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
Throughout the exhibition, the studio hosts three different artistic occupations. From September 15 to October 5, the space is dedicated to Luiz Eduardo Rayol, with works related to painting. From October 5 to 26, Beto Gatti and Sabrina Cuiligotti take over, with an occupation structured around sculpture. From October 26 to November 8, the works give way to the photography of Ari Kaye.
With each change, the works of the previous artist or artists are entirely removed to make way for the new occupation. The architecture remains, but the atmosphere of the studio is transformed through different languages and creative processes. In addition to the finished works, the proposal also reveals concepts, sketches and prototypes, bringing visitors closer to the journey that precedes creation.
Cité Arquitetura - Ateliê Devir. Projeto da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2026. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
According to Celso Rayol, partner and owner of Cité Arquitetura, the transformation is part of the project's very concept. “Instead of presenting the studio as something finished, we seek to show a living space that changes as new creative processes come to inhabit it,” he says.
The common thread among the three occupations is precisely the creative process. Painting, sculpture and photography present distinct languages, but all reveal different stages between the initial idea and the final work. Upon returning to the space, visitors find new relationships between art, architecture and objects and realize how the same space can take on distinct atmospheres.
Cité's proposal is also related to sustainability through the appreciation of pre-existing pieces and the reduction of the need for new finishes. Scavenged furniture and exposed construction elements reinforce the idea that a space can gain new meanings without having to start from scratch.
Cité Arquitetura - Ateliê Devir. Projeto da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2026. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
What both projects have in common is that they start from different concepts to incorporate time into the experience of architecture. In Toda Infância, the space follows the child's growth and new needs. In Ateliê Devir, the architecture remains while different artistic processes transform its atmosphere. In both, change is no longer a consequence and becomes part of the very conception of the space.
By inviting the public to return and find something different, the projects propose a less static experience of the exhibition. These are spaces that do not end with the first visit and that find, precisely in transformation, a way to continue telling their stories.
Where: Aliança da Bahia Building (Rua Araújo Porto Alegre, 36, Centro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ)
When: from September 15 to November 8, 2026
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Box office hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Holidays: October 12 and November 2
Digital box office: https://appcasacor.com.br/events/rio-de-janeiro-2026
Ticket prices: R$ 120.00 (full) and R$ 60.00 (half-price).
Half-price
- Seniors aged 60 and over.
- Students, presenting a valid photo ID or proof of payment.
- PWD (people with disabilities) and their companion (according to Law No. 12,933/13).
- Public or private school teachers, presenting a valid photo ID.
The pre-sale promotion is not valid for half-price tickets. Proof of eligibility for half-price will be required at the entrance.
Important: admission is free for children up to 10 years old, upon proof.
A single CPF can purchase a maximum of 10 tickets.
Group sales: For purchases of more than 10 tickets or by CNPJ, send an email to daniele@tresplus.com
Parking: There is no on-site parking.
