Concrete, wood and Brazilian design set the tone in this 125 sq m apartment

On the eve of their first child's arrival, a young couple found in the Orla Arquitetura studio, led by architects Carla Monza and Isabella Souza and part of the CASACOR Brasília lineup, the ideal partnership to transform this 125 sq m apartment, located in Asa Norte, in Brasília, into a welcoming, fluid, and timeless home.

Projeto de Orla Arquitetura. (Joana França/CASACOR)

The starting point was the desire for spacious projects filled with natural light — premises aligned with the iconic architecture of the federal capital.

Projeto de Orla Arquitetura. (Joana França/CASACOR)

To achieve the desired fluidity, the original floor plan underwent a profound reconfiguration. The kitchen and the balcony were fully incorporated into the living room, creating a large social living area. The former service bathroom gave way to a functional powder room, while the third bedroom took on a dual function: it became a reserved office for the daily routine that, thanks to an MDF sliding door, can be integrated with the social area or comfortably accommodate guests.

Projeto de Orla Arquitetura. (Joana França/CASACOR)

The materiality of the property revives the memory of the space and the modernist identity of the city. The wooden parquet floor, worn by previous renovations, was complemented and fully restored, bringing warmth to the projects. In contrast, concrete beams and pillars were stripped and left exposed, structuring the raw and authentic aesthetic of the project.

Projeto de Orla Arquitetura. (Joana França/CASACOR)

The entry of light and cross ventilation were carefully preserved through functional joinery and metalwork solutions. In the division between kitchen and laundry, the aluminum door with fluted glass delimits without blocking the light.

Projeto de Orla Arquitetura. (Joana França/CASACOR)

Between the dining room and the bedroom circulation, the use of cobogó revives the traditional perforated element of Brazilian architecture, ensuring privacy, freshness, and an elegant play of light and shadow.

Projeto de Orla Arquitetura. (Joana França/CASACOR)

In the furniture and decor, contemporary minimalism gains personality through specific touches of color — such as the green tone featured in the cabinetry and the artwork signed by Danielle Carcav — and a refined curation of Brazilian design. The living room gains character with the Ouro Preto armchair, a historic creation by Jorge Zalszupin, while the office welcomes the Alice armchair, by Aristeu Pires, perfect for moments of reading and relaxation.