GUIL-Portfolio-MAY24 (3)

architect and interior designer

guilherme magalhães may 24 selected works 2014/2024

For this portfolio, I've carefully curated a selection of my favorite projects, each representing a unique typology and involving diverse disciplines. These projects hold significant meaning in my journey, shaping my professional growth along the way. In each endeavor, I assumed a pivotal role, overseeing the creative process, development, client interactions, procurement, on-site management, and final delivery. This collection not only highlights my design prowess but also demonstrates my adeptness in managing multifaceted projects across various domains and complexities

Some of the projects come as a blank canvas, while others have pre-existing conditions to be respected. The first step is to understand the client's needs and routines, aligning them with the aesthetic desires and principles of the office. Next, we move on to spatial solutions, material selection, supplier sourcing, furniture choices, and finally, completion.

loft 01

Upon entering the apartment, we have the ground floor almost entirely integrated.

Its access is through the dining/kitchen area, followed by the living room, and finally the balcony, which is separated from it by a floor-to-ceiling window that runs along the entire double-height space. In the kitchen, there is an L-shaped countertop, which is shared with a small service area, hidden by a mirrored sliding door. On the ground floor, the floor, ceiling, and all walls are made of burnt cement, in contrast to the volume of the powder room, which is entirely made of natural wood veneer (walnut). The open kitchen has light gray cabinets to blend with the rest of the color palette. The dining table has a stone top and a conical base made of burnt cement. The chairs, on the other hand, are signed design pieces, the "Gravatá" by Guilherme Wentz, with ebonized finish and natural straw seats. In the living room, the modular sofa by Carbono has complementary shades of gray, and we opted for a composition of two different rugs due to the proportion of the spaces. The balcony has a 5cm wooden slat deck and a bench that also serves as the client's cat house, with some openings for their entry and exit. In the same space, there is a swing, requested since the beginning of the project, as it is the place where the client likes to sit and enjoy the sea view. The spiral staircase, enveloped in steel sheet and with wooden steps and risers, steals the show of the project and provides access to the upper floor where we have the master suite. For the suite, we continued with burnt cement walls and ceiling, and wooden floors, which also extend into the bathroom, except for the shower area, where we opted for a 10x10 natural stone that covers the floor and half-wall, the rest remaining in burnt cement. Still in the suite, all cabinets are mirrored, and we have a small home office area right at the entrance

apartment ondina

studio barra

apartment barra

casa cor bahia 2022

In our design philosophy, we believe the Transversal Suite embodies the best way to meet these expectations. It's a space that flows freely, free from physical barriers, where everything is within reach in a simple and practical manner. The name stems from the desire to create a space without a defined gender, a place capable of welcoming everyone. Hence the name "transversal," applied with the meaning of something that "cuts across," encompassing all genders from the user's perspective.

The toilet is open to the bedroom, precisely to eliminate barriers between flows.

Only a small wall, structured with vertically positioned ceramic bricks, provides privacy for the toilet. In the bathing area, we opted for a bathtub instead of a shower, believing it provides a "more relaxing bath" and reinforces the sense of disconnection from the "outside world." We designed the countertops as standalone elements, not fixed to the wall, to provide more flexibility to the layout, with the main countertop featuring the sink and a secondary one for support.

Following the same line, and reinforcing the identity of creating original pieces by the studio, we also designed the stainless steel coat rack in the bedroom.

As soon as you enter the space, we created a curved counter wall that overlaps the perimeter structure of the room, creating space for a suspended garden. We also created a circular window in it, with a wooden frame, which acts as a "showcase" for the space, as transparency allows passers-by to have a preview before entering.

Completing the sense of this curved counter wall, we have the bed headboard in white fabric. With asymmetrical axes, both arches direct us towards the center, where we have the bed, the protagonist of the space, where lying down, our thoughts before sleep take us back to our "private infinity."

horto apartment 01

The 31-year-old young doctor, who until recently shared the current apartment with his siblings and occasionally welcomed his parents and other relatives.

Organized and methodical, characteristics that stood out in the process of developing the project, he enjoys hosting friends and family frequently, to watch games, listen to music, cook, and share moments.

At first, his desires showed a "discomfort" with the legacies of the old house's configuration and, mainly, the compartmentalization of living spaces. Without clearly defined aesthetic references, this initial desire gave us the freedom to understand his tastes and habits. In this case, the architects' biggest challenge became understanding that the atmosphere created for the apartment not only had to translate youthfulness but also adapt to his desires for the near future.

Despite being young, he plans to have children and start a family; however, the project was based on a "timeless" character. This characteristic is translated into a neutral and light base, free from heavy elements; therefore, the emphasis is placed on decorative objects, designer furniture, and artworks, as these are elements that can be kept and rearranged in a more casual manner. With this, the project authors believe that the client can feel more at ease to "rearrange his bookshelf" with objects and articles from his most recent trip, for example.

With the increased dialogue between all these environments, comfort had to live up to and meet this new dimensioning. Among other characteristics, the arrangement of an L-shaped sofa and the option of having only one armchair in the living room enhanced this achievement as it allows for greater closeness and interaction among people. A portion of it also has no backrest, so someone in the living room can converse easily with someone on the balcony. The master suite also followed this same line, transforming into a spacious and cozy space, with a closet and two bathrooms.

horto apartment 02

horto apartment 03

Instituto cervantes library

casas conceito exibition 2023

beach house

architect and interior designer

guilherme magalhães

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