Architects Simone Carneiro and Alexandre Skaff transformed a cramped São Paulo apartment into a mid-city refuge. On the terrace, plants, vines, and pergolas form a barrier against the city’s notorious noise and pollution.  Photo 4 of 8 in How Different Countries Around the World Do Indoor-Outdoor Living by Luke Hopping from Pergolas Perfect for Summer

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Architects Simone Carneiro and Alexandre Skaff transformed a cramped São Paulo apartment into a mid-city refuge. On the terrace, plants, vines, and pergolas form a barrier against the city’s notorious noise and pollution.