yinjispace

ARCHITECTURE
KG Studio
INTERIOR
KG Studio
PHOTOGRAPHY
Miti Sameshima
EDITOR
Gina
Collection

Located in one of São Paulo’s most traditional neighborhoods, this 500m² apartment underwent a renovation to reflect a new chapter in the lives of its residents. With their children grown and living elsewhere, the couple felt the need to update their home and redefine their everyday experience. To lead this transformation, they invited architects Felipe Kilaris Gallani and Victoria Lacerda Chaves, the duo behind KG Studio.

The homeowners had clear priorities: to expand and fully integrate the apartment’s social areas, redesign the layout for comfortably hosting friends and family, and create functional spaces for remote work. The concept needed to balance well-being and practicality, guided by timeless aesthetics and enduring materials. The original walls separating the living, TV, and dining rooms were removed. In the new open-plan layout, natural light flows freely through the space, streaming in generously from large doors that open onto the balcony — offering views of lush treetops and the urban skyline beyond.

To reinforce the sense of physical and visual continuity, a palette of natural materials was carefully chosen.

Wooden flooring extends throughout both social and private areas, while the walls and ceiling in the entry hall, gallery, and powder room are clad in oak slats. In the living room, this material continues with a smooth finish that subtly conceals the air-conditioning vents. A white ceiling enhances the soft diffusion of natural light.

The dining room was strategically placed near the kitchen and breakfast area, accessed through concealed doors within the wooden wall panels. A custom metal shelving unit spans the main wall, displaying the couple’s collected objects along the sides, while a central console grounds the composition. Indirect lighting creates a cozy setting for gatherings and dinners. The large table, which seats up to 14 people, is illuminated by two Meshmatics pendants by Rick Tegelaar for Moooi.

In the office, custom woodwork envelops the entire space. The slatted wooden ceiling, metal shelving, and walls are finished with silk straw wallpaper by Nani Chinellato. Soft-toned furniture adds warmth and layered textures that enhance the sense of comfort.

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