Classics from the 70s are reinterpreted at CASACOR Mato Grosso 2026 traduzido por: OPENROUTER

The 1970s represented a moment of rupture in decoration. Interiors began to incorporate organic shapes, intense colors, natural materials, and solutions that valued comfort, experimentation, and personality. Several of these elements from the era appear reinterpreted in the projects of CASACOR Mato Grosso 2026.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the show brings together 25 projects in a property that echoes its first edition: a 1970s mansion in Cuiabá located in the Santa Rosa neighborhood, the same place where it all began. The symbolic gesture, after 15 years of the event being held in commercial spaces, aims to recover the intimate atmosphere that has always been present in the essence of CASACOR.

The references to the past already begin with the Concrete Memory Facade, by Daiane Zaffari. Inspired by the modernist architecture of the 1970s, the project uses slatted panels, integrated vegetation, and prominent lighting to evoke the classic aesthetic. In other projects along the route, these classic elements also gain a contemporary look, whether intentionally or not, showing how some choices transcend time without losing relevance. Below, we have gathered the main examples and inspirations.

Earthy tones

Few palettes represent the 1970s as well as earthy tones. Colors such as terracotta, rust, caramel, mustard, brown and ochre dominated walls, upholstery, ceramics, and rugs, following a movement that brought interiors closer to nature. The influence of the bohemian style and Scandinavian design also helped consolidate this trend.

William Magaiver - Restaurante Lar. Projeto de CASACOR Mato Grosso 2026. (Gilberto Galdino/CASACOR)

These tones appear in several projects at CASACOR Mato Grosso 2026, but reinterpreted in more sophisticated and elegant versions. One of the main examples is the Restaurante Lar, by William Magaiver. The project explores the contrasts between red, caramel, purple and white creating an atmosphere full of life and perfectly aligned with the theme Mind and Heart.

Natural materials

During the 1970s, exposed wood, bricks, natural stone, leather, cane webbing, bamboo and rattan gained prominence in decoration. The period reflected a growing appreciation for craftsmanship and raw materials in their most authentic state, in contrast to the industrialization that had marked previous decades.

Leo Schehtman - Living Gourmet. Projeto de CASACOR Mato Grosso 2026. (Gilberto Galdino/CASACOR)

Léo Shehtman is among the professionals who best represented this trend at CASACOR Mato Grosso 2026. The Living Gourmet project uses simple yet sophisticated finishes – highlighting natural materials, such as dark raw wood and marble, but interpreted with a modern reading.

Curvilinear furniture

Curved shapes were one of the main hallmarks of 1970s furniture. Modular sofas, enveloping armchairs and tables with organic contours reflected both the influence of Italian design and the futuristic aesthetic of the so-called Space Age. Designers such as Verner Panton, Pierre Paulin, and Joe Colombo helped popularize pieces that broke away from the rigidity of straight lines.

Marcela Porto - Espaço Família Entre Nós. Projeto de CASACOR Mato Grosso 2026. (Gilberto Galdino/CASACOR)

This trend is present in virtually all the furnishings of the Espaço Família Entre Nós, by Marcella Porto. The project seeks to balance rationality and sensitivity in every choice, as a way of valuing gatherings, presence, and family togetherness.

Geometric prints

Graphic patterns also played a leading role in the 1970s. Concentric circles, diamonds, stripes, optical patterns, and modular compositions appeared on wallpapers, carpets, fabrics, and coverings, translating the experimental spirit of the period and the influence of pop art on decoration.

Ivã Guimarães - Sala de Leitura Além da Fronteira. Projeto de CASACOR Mato Grosso 2026. (Gilberto Galdino/CASACOR)

Today, these prints tend to appear in a more balanced way, as shown in the Sala de Leitura Além da Fronteira, by Ivã Guimarães. One of the central highlights of the project is the checkered rug, which preserves the graphic strength characteristic of the 1970s without overwhelming the composition. In this way, the space offers an invitation that goes beyond reading, opening room for good conversations and moments of pause amid a busy routine.

Striking lighting

Lighting underwent an important transformation in the 1970s. Lamps stopped serving only a practical function and began to take on a decorative role, with sculptural pendants, opaline globes, chromed pieces, and models inspired by space aesthetics. Materials such as smoked glass, colored acrylic, and metal reinforced the visual identity of interiors.

Adriana Martins - Quarto do Rapaz Contratempo. Projeto de CASACOR Mato Grosso 2026. (Gilberto Galdino/CASACOR)

This concept is reinterpreted in the project Contratempo - Quarto Do Rapaz. The space was conceived by architect Adriana Martins as a refuge where the mind organizes its understanding of the world. In it, the various forms of direct and indirect lighting stand out, becoming an important part of the decor.

Service - CASACOR Mato Grosso

• When: from June 26 to August 30, 2026

• Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 4pm to 10pm. Sundays and holidays from 11am to 6pm.

• Where: Avenida José Rodrigues do Prado, 660 – Bairro Santa Rosa

• Tickets: from R$55 (half) to R$110 (full)

• Box office: online, official CASACOR app, and on-site sales

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traduzido por: OPENROUTER