Transforming Tradition with Modern Elegance in São Paulo | Pinheiros House

#housedesign #renovation #architecture #tinyhouse Pinheiros House, a 90-square-meter home in São Paulo designed by Balaio Arquitetura, is a renovation project that carefully balances historical preservation with modern enhancements. The design maintains original features, such as yellow hydraulic tile flooring, while incorporating contemporary elements like large glass openings and a perforated metal gate to improve natural light and spatial connectivity. Structural reinforcements allowed for an expanded interior, highlighting a previously concealed wooden staircase and integrating a Paraná marble kitchen island. Curved architectural details in the rear facade and bathroom add fluidity to the design, while restored wooden flooring and windows on the upper floor retain the home’s traditional character. This renovation not only updates the house for modern living but also respects its surrounding neighborhood’s architectural heritage. Name: Pinheiros House Architects: Balaio Arquitetura Area: 90 m² Year: 2023 Photographs: Leila Viegas Architects In Charge: Gabriel Luqui, Gabriela Russo Project Team: Danilo Cirne Collaborators: Imaliza, AJ Marcenaria, Alphagran City: São Paulo Country: Brazil We Always Thought the Future Would Be Kind of Fun by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/darkglow/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/