The B2 Lofts, visible at the center of the frame, are part of a UNESCO-listed World Heritage site celebrated for its 18th-century British colonial–era buildings.
The kitchen island is made from formwork concrete, echoing the materiality of the walls, with a polished black granite top. “The countertop is very precise and sharp, which contrasts with the rustic concrete island,” says architect Rodrigo Simão. “It’s a very interesting mix.”