São Paulo, Brazil
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The Cóser family lives in Jardim Europa, an unlikely neighborhood of winding, tree-lined streets and single-family homes in the heart of São Paulo.Photo by: Cristóbal Palma -
From the garden deck, Sophia Cóser talks to sister Helena and mother Piti through a wide, low-slung window typical of architect Marcio Kogan.Photo by: Cristóbal Palma -
Reinaldo checks out progress in the small garden that sits behind the main living area.Photo by: Cristóbal Palma -
Four custom-built sliding doors divide indoor and outdoor spaces.Photo by: Cristóbal Palma -
In the media room, the saturated colors of the Paper chair by Piero Lissoni for Cappellini and the Twiggy floor lamp by Foscarini contrast with the wide-screen view of the back garden.Photo by: Cristóbal Palma -
An inner wall divides the main gate from the inner garden, enhancing privacy and creating narrative suspense as you enter.Photo by: Cristóbal Palma -
By keeping the front and back gardens at the same elevation as the living area, Kogan created one giant living space. A large overhang means that even on a rainy day, the Cósers can live practically without walls. The dining area is defined by a classic Oval dining table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Brazilian master designer Sergio Rodrigues did the matching pair of armchairs in the living room.Photo by: Cristóbal Palma -
Sophia supervises her sister Helena as she cleans the surface of the small pool, whose rich emerald tiles echo the luxuriant greens of the garden’s tropical plantings.Photo by: Cristóbal Palma -
Kogan designed a number of the built-in furnishings, including the headboard and cupboard in the master bedroom.The cupboard is deliberately reminiscent of a mid-century stereo speaker. The vintage lounge chairs are by Percival Lafer.Photo by: Cristóbal Palma -
Kogan also designed almost all of the furnishings in Sophia’s bedroom.Photo by: Cristóbal Palma -
The family makes ample use of the rooftop deck, which sits just off the master bedroom. Piti and Helena share a Hee lounge chair by Hay.Photo by: Cristóbal Palma
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