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Bar de Vidro by Balsa Arquitetura | CASACOR Minas 2024

Project name:
Bar de Vidro | CASACOR Minas 2024
Architecture firm:
Balsa Arquitetura
Location:
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Photography:
Estúdio NY, Henrique Queiroga
Principal architect:
Paulo Augusto Campos, Sarah Floresta
Design team:
Collaborators:
Aluska de Farias, Lago Camargo
Interior design:
Balsa Arquitetura
Built area:
185 m²
Site area:
Espaço 356 - R. Adriano Chaves e Matos, 100 - Olhos D'Água, Belo Horizonte - MG
Design year:
Completion year:
Civil engineer:
Structural engineer:
Environmental & MEP:
Landscape:
Lighting:
Balsa Arquitetura
Supervision:
Visualization:
Tools used:
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Construction:
Material:
Budget:
Undisclosed
Client:
CASACOR
Status:
Completed
Typology:
Hospitality › Bar

Balsa Arquitetura: Reflecting the concept of CASACOR Minas 2024, the project stems from respect and preservation of the existing traits, pigments, and layers in the property. On this solid base, essential elements for the bar's operation were added. Functionally, an inviting and comfortable environment was created. The project highlights the contrast between the old and the new, between textures and materials, and explores opacities, reflections, and transparencies.

The bar counter is made of large stone slabs, and above it, another counter in glass sheets, creating an interesting interplay of layering, transparency, light, and reflections. In the background, the bar's functional shelf, entirely in glass. Glass over glass, in an exercise exploring a new perspective on this material.

The lower hall was dedicated to composing a more comfortable consumption space. The highlight of the environment is the work by artist Vitor Mizael, mounted on the metal structures. The artwork is striking and brings a vibrant color palette to the space. This color palette is reflected in the finishes of the furniture.


By Liliana Alvarez

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