Budget Breakdown: Wonderful Woodwork Refines a Concrete São Paulo Flat for $84K

FJ55 Arquitetos help a couple turn a podcast studio into the live/work home of their dreams with earth-toned tile and a custom vinyl station made from Brazilian freijo.
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When Carolina Quevedo and Marcus Watari began their search for a live/work apartment in São Paulo, Brazil, they dreamed of an open floor plan, an industrial vibe, and a bustling neighborhood filled with cafes, boutiques, bars, and restaurants.

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Laura Mauk
Laura Mauk writes about architecture and design for Dwell, Wallpaper*, the San Francisco Chronicle, SHLTR, and Spaces.