VB Apartment

Located in Salvador, Bahia, the 255 sqm Apartamento VB was designed by FRS Arquitetura for a couple entering a new stage of life. With their children having moved out, the clients envisioned a home that would continue to host family gatherings and moments of hospitality. The expansive ocean view served as both a starting point and a constant backdrop for the design strategy, guiding the integration of the interiors and establishing a direct relationship between domestic life and the surrounding landscape.

The floor plan was conceived to enhance spatial flow and allow generous daylight penetration. Living, dining and balcony areas are interconnected in a continuous sequence, with minimal fixed partitions, maximizing openness and encouraging
conviviality. The architectural concept also emphasizes the original openings, which frame the coastal setting and enable cross ventilation and thermal comfort.

Materiality plays a central role in shaping the apartment’s atmosphere. Nogueira wood, used in wall paneling, custom joinery and window frames, acts as a unifying element across the interiors. In contrast, surfaces in natural stone, such as limestone and various types of marble, introduce tactile richness and visual depth. Natural fabrics and organic textures complement the finishes, while the furniture, selected in hues that resonate with the wood tones, ensures visual harmony and sensory comfort.

One of the key distinguishing elements of the project is the dialogue established between modernist furniture pieces, selected as focal elements within the composition, and personal items belonging to the residents. The art curation, carried out by the studio itself, reinforces the identity of the interiors and lends a sense of uniqueness to each room, creating a layered connection between architecture and memory.

By combining natural materials, signature furniture and a strong connection to the seascape, FRS Arquitetura proposes in Apartamento VB a residential approach centered on permanence, warmth and the celebration of enduring bonds.