{"id":592810,"date":"2025-12-01T12:00:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T17:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?p=592810"},"modified":"2025-11-20T19:13:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T00:13:15","slug":"a-sao-paulo-apartment-designed-around-the-owners-5000-cds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/a-sao-paulo-apartment-designed-around-the-owners-5000-cds\/","title":{"rendered":"A S\u00e3o Paulo Apartment Designed Around the Owner’s 5,000 CDs"},"content":{"rendered":"
Some homes are designed to impress; others are designed to reflect the people who live inside them. Apartment NUBE<\/strong><\/a>, designed by Nati Minas & Studio<\/strong><\/a> + Flip\u00ea Arquitetura<\/strong><\/a>, manages to do both while floating \u2013 figuratively, of course \u2013 like a cloud above S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil\u2019s tree-lined Jardim Europa neighborhood. The urban retreat carefully balances calm with a sense of drama, thanks to the double-height living space, sliding glass walls that disappear, and the homeowner’s astonishing collection of more than 5,000 CDs.<\/p>\n From the moment you step inside, it\u2019s clear this 4,521-square-foot apartment wasn\u2019t designed around trends. Instead, it was carefully orchestrated around the lives of the residents themselves. The architects studied the pair\u2019s daily habits, designing a layout that accommodates everything from quiet meals to large family gatherings. In addition to the expansive spaces that can welcome bigger get-togethers, the home also features areas just for the couple, like the intimate kitchen, bar, wine cellar, home theater, and office.<\/p>\n \u201cTranslating the essence of the resident or brand into architecture is what fascinates me,” says architect Nati Minas. “Each project is a portrait \u2013 shaped through our perspective \u2013 of the family or brand that will inhabit the space. Listening, understanding, and creating new possibilities are our most valuable tools.\u201d<\/p>\n Rather than treating the CD collection as clutter or simply hiding it away in a closed-off room, the design turns it into architecture. Shelves line the apartment\u2019s structural perimeter, elevated on walkways that encourage flipping through the musical archives looking for a favorite album. The repeating wood-framed modules guide the eye upward into the double-height living room, where natural light pours in through windows.<\/p>\n An angular staircase wrapped in a light, textured wood with rustic granite treads, connects the two floors and anchors the space with its sculptural presence.<\/p>\n Apartment NUBE\u2019s palette leans into texture in a tactile, grounding way. Chunky granite slabs appear throughout: an entrance wall with a hidden door, the sculptural staircase, the kitchen\u2019s working surfaces, and the bar island. Their rugged surfaces contrast beautifully with the smoothness of the wood that spans the floors and ceilings, giving the social areas a sense of warmth.<\/p>\n Interspersed with the mostly neutral palette are curated moments of color, from the greenery tucked away under the stairs atop custom-carved stone bases, to the freestanding furniture pieces that define each zone without interrupting the apartment\u2019s flow. The combination is serene but never boring.<\/p>\n Just off the living room is a cozy bar area with the enclosed wine cellar that feels like a lounge where the couple can enjoy a drink together or with friends sitting around a low table. The space feels private, but is close enough to the kitchen when snacks are needed.<\/p>\n For more information on Apartment NUBE by Nati Minas & Studio<\/a> and Flip\u00ea Arquitetura<\/a>, please visit natiminasestudio.com.br<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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