FF Apartment: Sophisticated Contemporary Home with a Social Kitchen at its Heart

It is barely a surprise that an apartment that was designed for a couple who own a chain of bakeries and are avid cooking aficionados has a fabulous kitchen at its heart. That is just what one gets with the exquisite FF Apartment renovation carried out by Studio 2 Arquitetura e Interiores in Brazil as its new interior now has a more spacious common area, better circulation and a refined contemporary appeal. The apartment in Águas Claras features a polished, open plan living that is clad in neutral hues with a view of the lush green Águas Claras Park just outside its floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

Exposed brick wall in the living room adds textural contrast to the spacious, polished setting












Apart from the obvious spaciousness of the living area and the way in which the kitchen ends up becoming the focal point of the setting, another interesting aspect of the apartment is its captivating use of contrasting textures. In the kitchen, a beautiful central island draped in Mont Blanc quartz and custom cabinets in gray and wood usher in this textural charm while porcelain tiles and exposed concrete pillars bring that ‘something different’ in the living are and dining rooms. Cleverly placed MDF panels on the walls improve the acoustics of the common area along with the coziness that they bring while an accent marble wall in the main bedroom ends up stealing the spotlight. [Photography: Joana França]

Large window brings natural light into the living area while offering a view of the lovely green park not too far away
MDF panels in the TV room add a different visual to the setting even while improving the acoustics of the room
Exposed concrete beams and pillars bring a different textural element to the contemporary interior
Exquisite contemporary decor accentuates the spaciousness of hi Brazilian apartment
Fabulous modern decor in the living space also brings abstract beauty to the setting
Kitchen island in Mont Blanc quartz makes the biggest impact in here

The existing trust due to the longstanding relationship between the owners and the architects Alex Claver and Wilker Medeiros, from Studio2 Arquitetura e Interiores, made this project possible. In the last 3 years the architect duo has renovated 13 shops owned by the couple as well as projected the previous family home…

Polished contemporary living room of the Brazilian apartment in white with swing chair Pêndulo by Ruy Ohtake
Sleek contemporary sofa in white coupled with a unique, relaxing chair in brown
Spacious and stylish modern kitchen in white and wood with a Mont Blanc quartz central island
White drapes filter natural light into the apartment living room while enhancing privacy
Custom marble accent wall in the white bedroom leaves you captivated
Contemporary bathroom in gray with twin mirrors and vanities

You’re reading FF Apartment: Sophisticated Contemporary Home with a Social Kitchen at its Heart, originally posted on Decoist. If you enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Decoist on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.

Similar Posts

  • Villa Bunkherr

    Artistic Character The biggest challenge of the project Bunkherr came up at the outset of the collaboration between the client and the architects. The attractive hillside property was located in a former holiday home neighborhood set amidst a picturesque landscape in Hesse, Germany. Due to great dedication, perseverance and a tenacious struggle for the client’s strong desire to build their home in this very attractive place, a construction permit could finally be successfully acquired. The design is based on the idea of a human back, which divides the property into two areas: a public hillside area, which contains the entrance to the house, the garage and a spacious, plaza-like courtyard – an inviting place to share time with friends and neighbors. Even the client’s horse finds room here. And it also has a private valley facing area, which offers a magnificent view of nature. The structure of the building is defined by two building blocks, which are arranged at right angles to one another, the upper floor is cantilevered towards the valley. The private rooms of the parents are accommodated there. Below on the ground floor there is an open kitchen, dining and living area, which is characterized by the room-high glazing. A central design concept was to create spaces for the works of the artistically influenced client. For example, the interior of the house, has sculptures and paintings that add a special personal touch to the timeless, modern style of the house. Only a few materials, such as the white screed, which is not only used on the floor but also on the furniture, and the specially designed wooden boards provide a stylish setting for this.

  • Old Loft in Oslo from the 20’s Turned into Beautiful Modern Apartments

    Adaptive reuse of structures often gives birth to some of the most impressive apartments and homes across the globe. The unique and light-filled Vidars Gate revamped by R21 Arkitekter in Oslo is a set of two apartments that sit inside a larger loft that was originally built in the 1920’s. The original loft was opened […]

    You’re reading Old Loft in Oslo from the 20’s Turned into Beautiful Modern Apartments, originally posted on Decoist. If you enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Decoist on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.