80 sqm apartment gains modernist décor with cobogós and tiled bench traduzido por: OPENROUTER

Located in the heart of Copacabana, in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro — strategically positioned right behind the iconic Copacabana Palace —, this apartment of 80 sqm is the materialization of a refined dialogue between architecture, affection, and cultural effervescence. The property belongs to Mauricio Tavares and Sergio Lopes, names leading Inova Brand, a renowned marketing and entertainment production company. Longtime friends of architect Fabiano Ravaglia, of the FPR Studio firm and part of the CASACOR Rio de Janeiro lineup, the couple found in this opportunity the perfect moment to design a home that would not only embrace the intense routine alongside the artistic scene, but would also harmoniously stitch together two essentially distinct aesthetic personalities.

Apê de 80 m² ganha décor com cobogós e banco de azulejos gráficos. Projeto de FPR Studio. (Fotos: Luiza Schreier | Produção visual: Diego Matos/CASACOR)

The starting point offered a favorable scenario: the apartment had been recently renovated by the previous owner. To ensure a swift execution without major structural setbacks — ideal for the dynamic rhythm of the residents —, Ravaglia chose to preserve the original floors and coverings of the kitchen and bathrooms. The real spectacle, therefore, focused on the curation of interiors, on intelligent carpentry, and on the injection of identity into the social and intimate areas.

Apê de 80 m² ganha décor com cobogós e banco de azulejos gráficos. Projeto de FPR Studio. (Fotos: Luiza Schreier | Produção visual: Diego Matos/CASACOR)

The aesthetic narrative of the project began to take shape during a work season the couple spent in Brasília. An immediate fascination, the modernist architecture of the federal capital started to dictate the visual vocabulary of the integrated living room. As an ode to this repertoire, a delicate partition of enameled cobogós with a circular design was strategically positioned near the window, filtering natural light with sculptural contours.

Apê de 80 m² ganha décor com cobogós e banco de azulejos gráficos. Projeto de FPR Studio. (Fotos: Luiza Schreier | Produção visual: Diego Matos/CASACOR)

But it is the five-meter-long linear bench that takes on the leading role in the social area. Custom-designed by the firm, the element was entirely covered with graphic tiles. Far more than a contemplative item, the piece works as a magnet for togetherness: it serves as support for the collection of books, Brazilian artworks, and pop art objects, and also transforms into a generous extra seat on days of script readings, cast meetings, and gatherings with friends from the theater circuit.

Apê de 80 m² ganha décor com cobogós e banco de azulejos gráficos. Projeto de FPR Studio. (Fotos: Luiza Schreier | Produção visual: Diego Matos/CASACOR)

Fabiano Ravaglia's great achievement was orchestrating the balance between two particular universes of the residents: while one sought absolute minimalism — with few pieces of furniture, white tones and serenity —, the other revealed himself to be expansive, maximalist and vibrant in his colors and collections. Creating a refuge where both would truly feel at home required a deep dive into the needs of each one, reveals the architect. To build this harmony, the apartment's base received a light and luminous palette, with walls in the Pelicano shade, by Coral, contrasting with finishes in white, gray and black. The explosion of colors emerges in a surgical and impactful way, starting with the entrance hall.

Apê de 80 m² ganha décor com cobogós e banco de azulejos gráficos. Projeto de FPR Studio. (Fotos: Luiza Schreier | Produção visual: Diego Matos/CASACOR)

Painted entirely in the blue Artesão tone, also by Coral, the hall gains a sophisticated "box effect", where walls, ceiling and doors merge together. The project was consecrated to religiosity and syncretism linked to candomblé, imbuing the beginning of the visit with symbolism and affection. In the living room, the furniture embraces flexibility. The modular sofa converses with the upholstered swivel armchair and the leather armchair, allowing quick rearrangements. Tactile textures come into play on the center table — which mixes granilite, wood and nautical rope — and in the layering of rugs in wool, cotton and viscose.

Apê de 80 m² ganha décor com cobogós e banco de azulejos gráficos. Projeto de FPR Studio. (Fotos: Luiza Schreier | Produção visual: Diego Matos/CASACOR)

The transition to the kitchen reveals an elegant sobriety. There, the cabinetry displays a timeless combination of black ebonized wood and off-white. The work countertop was extended to optimize gastronomic moments and storage, while the Ilhéus runner, in gray nautical rope, brings softness to the floor. In the guest bathroom, refinement is present in the cabinetry in light fendi tone and in the clean design of the mirror. For the couple's bedroom, the layout takes on a strictly minimalist character, evoking the ease and comfort of the best design hotels around the world. The wallpaper with linen texture, the diffuse and indirect lighting, the rigorous acoustic insulation and the total blackout conspire to create a sanctuary of absolute rest.

Apê de 80 m² ganha décor com cobogós e banco de azulejos gráficos. Projeto de FPR Studio. (Fotos: Luiza Schreier | Produção visual: Diego Matos/CASACOR)

Finally, the home office occupies the charming "pipe" area, an iconic architectural design of the old Copacabana buildings. The work table takes advantage of the natural light from the window, sharing the scene with built-in cabinets millimetrically planned for the closet and a sofa-bed in mustard tone — the vibrant touch that masterfully completes the guest space.

traduzido por: OPENROUTER