Heritage Apartment located in a building in the heart of São Paulo, with the residential development designed by the Italian design firm Pininfarina, the Heritage apartment project – intended for a couple and their three children – proposes customized solutions to create a homely atmosphere.

The 180-degree panoramic view reveals iconic landmarks on the horizon, such as the São Paulo Jockey Club and Parque do Povo. The brief for the renovation of the 570-square-meter apartment, entrusted to architect André Luque, centered on the integration of social spaces, aiming to maximize the view and promote interaction among the residents. Another request was the inclusion of organic elements that echo the architecture of the tower.

The walls dividing the social area, as well as the frames separating the living room from the balcony, were removed, and the flooring was leveled, transforming the social area into a continuous space embraced by the skyline.

As a welcoming gesture, upon crossing the entrance hall – with its vertical wooden slat door and glass closure that fully recesses into the wall – residents and guests enter this private oasis. The central living room organizes the space: to the left is the home theater, while on the opposite side, the dining room connects directly to the social kitchen.home theater, dining room, and social kitchen. To visually define each area, the furniture was arranged in a way that establishes the layout of the space.

The wall surfaces are clad in American oak panels – the same finish as the ceiling – creating a uniform surface that wraps around the space and blends seamlessly with the cabinetry and doors leading to adjacent environments. The palette of natural materials enhances the welcoming atmosphere, while also providing a neutral base for the furniture and artwork.To emphasize the flowing lines that define the building's design, the custom cabinetry and selection of furniture prioritize curvilinear forms, softening any potential aesthetic rigidity.

Bringing greenery indoors was essential to create the sense of "home." In collaboration with the landscape design studio Land N Citi, André Luque and landscape architect Rulian Nociti developed an original concept called "Atlântica Columns". These circular-section structures, fixed to the ceiling, permeated by plant species, creating a suspended effect in the space. One of the building’s original pillars received the same landscape treatment. These elements resemble tree trunks, offering a nearly poetic construction that blurs the boundaries between art and architecture.

Conversations with the resident, a sports enthusiast with a strong connection to nature, inspired the lighting design for the gallery leading to the private wing. In the morning, the light is soft with a warm color temperature, like sunrise; at noon, it becomes brighter and whiter; and in the afternoon, the light gradually becomes more yellow, simulating the late afternoon sun. This solution helps to gently wake the body or ease the rhythmic intensity toward the end of the day.

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