Parametric design guides Tania Bulhões store designed by Guto Requena

Beneath a monumental and poetic undulating bamboo ceiling, the new Tania Bulhões store at Boa Vista Village, in the interior of São Paulo, redefines the relationship between contemporary architecture and nature. Designed by Estudio Guto Requena (part of the CASACOR São Paulo lineup), the 171 sqm project draws inspiration from the countryside to create an intriguing and welcoming space, a synthesis of the fusion between high technology and artisanal craftsmanship.

Projeto de Guto Requena. (João Paulo Prado/CASACOR)

Conceived through biomimicry strategies and computational design, the parametric sculpture on the ceiling turns the façade into a major attraction for passersby on the street, functioning as a fluid invitation to the immersive experience of the store.

Projeto de Guto Requena. (João Paulo Prado/CASACOR)

The highlight of the project lies in the parametric ceiling generated by three-dimensional algorithms. From attraction points mapped above the displays, the ceiling plane unfolds into organic shapes and cylinders that descend at the ideal height to direct the focus of light onto the products.

Projeto de Guto Requena. (João Paulo Prado/CASACOR)

To bring the digital waves to life, golden bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea) was chosen, in a clear commitment to sustainability and the reinterpretation of vernacular construction. The entire preparation of the canes — from rigorous cutting to fixing — was carried out by hand, imprinting a human and tactile touch on the virtual structure.

Projeto de Guto Requena. (João Paulo Prado/CASACOR)

Lighting engages directly with the bamboo curves and the product displays. The lighting design combines LED strips on the bamboo planes, backlit tensioned fabrics on the suspended cylinders for a homogeneous light, and directional spots recessed into niches to highlight specific pieces.

Projeto de Guto Requena. (João Paulo Prado/CASACOR)

On the displays, natural oak veneer extends continuously from the floor to the furniture, creating visual unity. The upper finish is provided by honed Itaúnas granite tops. The rustic and rough texture of the stone establishes a refined contrast with the delicacy of Tania Bulhões's hand-painted porcelains, highlighting plates and cups in a subtle and elegant way.