Before & After: You’d Never Guess This Tiny Oasis Is in the Middle of São Paulo
Architect Orlando Denardi uses adobe brick, tropical plants, and giant sliders to give an ’80s penthouse a bright, new outlook.
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Orlando Denardi and Arthur Machado had two requirements when they were looking for a new apartment in São Paulo: to be closer to their friends, and to find a unit with dedicated outdoor space. "That was the dream," Orlando says.
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Melissa Dalton
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Melissa Dalton is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon, who has been writing for Dwell since 2017. Read more of her work about design and architecture at melissadalton.net.
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