Casa Ottoni, a residence designed in the 1970s by architects Dácio and David Ottoni, recently underwent a top-down renovation to restore its original features while integrating contemporary, new functional elements for its owners. Located in São Paulo’s Alto de Pinheiros neighborhood, the updated home was designed by Península Arquitetura who created the plans to integrate old and new within the building. This meant two new volumes were added to increase the home’s social and entertainment spaces, in turn increasing the size of the kitchen whose granite center island, exposed industrial elements, burnt orange tiles, and dark stained timber make it one of the stars of the home. The backyard pool is another spot that commands attention, restored along with the landscaped backyard to become a dreamy, serene place to relax.
On the upper floor, a master suite and terrace were added for owners to enjoy the neighboring views and survey the stunning gardens from their bedroom. Sustainability was also a concern for the architects, with photovoltaic panels and air conditioning systems installed for energy efficiency. Sticking loosely to its 1970s roots, with its open layout and that orange and concrete colorway running throughout, Casa Ottoni successfully preserves the original essence of the residence while incorporating contemporary magic.
Photography © Ricardo Faiani