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Floor plan of Fidalga Apartment by Gurgel D’Alfonso Arquitetura

The curving concrete tub has the same color as the floor, to appear as through it's rising out of it.

The original ceiling and windows into a garden were kept, while the new vanity is made of orange onyx. Earth-toned ceramic tiles cover the walls.

The family planted their first garden this year on the terrace.

The sink anchors a wash station that's less in view of the rest of the home, letting dirty dishes be out of sight, and surrounding cabinetry holds less-used items. "We don't even have enough stuff for all that storage,

The archiects call the approach "extravagant minimalism.

The stainless-steel modules are from Mekal Brasil, and the owners liked the material for its industrial aesthetic and how it nods to professional kitchens. On this end, the green Vitória Régia quartzite is installed to look like a solid cube.

The architects designed new bookshelves for the couple's collection, as Fred shares recommendations on Instagram. The Elle armchair from Luisa Attab sits with the Forma table by Maximiliano Crovato. On the shelves, there's a Maija lamp by Santa & Cole.

In 2020, Greg Bosi and Frederico Leonardo Dora bought a new, two-floor apartment in São Paulo, Brazil with incredible views of the city.

The renovation transforms the single-story house into a two-level home. Vero's collection of masks from Mexico are hung in the background of the upstairs living room and play space.

Melanson compares the new stair volume to a programmatic a Swiss Army knife that organizes circulation, houses a new powder room, and adds storage.

Located in East Austin, the renovated house has more space for Drew and Vero's three children and their collection of art, records, and books.