Considering the increasing intensity of life in large cities, the architecture and urban planning office Studio MEMM presents a study that explores the concept of urban refuges. Around the São Paulo metropolis, the mountains and their natural vegetation provide a breath of fresh air to the well-known "concrete jungle."
Architecture firm
Studio MEMM
Location
São Paulo metropolis, SP, Brazil
Principal architect
Marcelo Macedo
Visualization
Studio MEMM
Typology
Hospitality › Cabin, Shelter
Developed for a chef, the RM apartment was designed to adapt to the different moments of daily life and family planning. An innovative project that transforms a challenging space into a versatile home that meets the diverse needs of its residents.
Project name
RM Apartment
Architecture firm
Studio MEMM
Location
Vila Madalena, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Ricardo Faiani
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
A renovation project that started before the pandemic underwent changes over time. Initially designed with a more contemporary pop style, the renovation paused at the resident's request, which led to adjustments in the design to adopt a more subdued aesthetic.
Project name
Apartamento PI
Architecture firm
Studio MEMM
Location
Pinheiros, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Ricardo Faiani
Principal architect
Marcelo Macedo
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
The Studio MEMM project for the Tree House emerged as a playful idea. In a moment of family expansion, with new grandchildren and nephews, the client understood that the ludic universe of the tree house could add to the experience of staying in Monte Verde, Minas Gerais
Architecture firm
Studio MEMM
Location
Monte Verde, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Principal architect
Marcelo Macedo
Design team
Studio MEMM – Marcelo Macedo
Collaborators
Drielly Nunes, CLT Brise soleil: Crosslam
Interior design
Drielly Nunes
Built area
18 m² (main volume: 12 m²; smaller volume: 6 m²)
Site area
Over 5 hectares
Civil engineer
João Trombada Construções
Lighting
Futura Iluminação
Supervision
Marcelo Macedo
Tools used
SketchUp, Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, AutoCAD
Construction
Glued Laminated Wood / CLT - Crosslam Brasil
Material
Floor, ceiling and Columns and beams finishing: garapeira wood. Structure: concrete. Alluminum glazed facades. Brise soleil: CLT
Typology
Residential, House
