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Ana Rolim

Ana Rolim

New York, NY, US

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Overall corner view
Overall corner view
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Bossa Fashion Store

A mid-20th century house  with a modern touch is renovated to become a fashion store. Design highlights include the concrete canopy and the Ipanema-like sidewalk pattern, which is prolonged into the store. Other playful elements are the existing cast iron downspouts which generate a bike rail and the exterior signage. The interiors carry the same airy atmosphere, earthy and organic finishes used in the exterior. 

 
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Status: Built
Location: São Paulo, BR
My Role: Designer and job captain
Additional Credits: Vera Freire and Erica Costa (designers)

 
House before renovation with main design operations highlighted
House before renovation with main design operations highlighted
Corner view with added portion of canopy and new signage
Corner view with added portion of canopy and new signage
The existing sidewalk pattern is brought into the building
The existing sidewalk pattern is brought into the building
The existing canopy is enlarged to wrap around the corner, floating over new entrance
The existing canopy is enlarged to wrap around the corner, floating over new entrance
The exisitng façade is punched through to allow for new window displays
The exisitng façade is punched through to allow for new window displays
Existing windows are restored and existing concrete frame is enlarged
Existing windows are restored and existing concrete frame is enlarged
Signage and street wall detail
Signage and street wall detail
The existing sidewalk pattern continues thru the building creating a feature wall
The existing sidewalk pattern continues thru the building creating a feature wall
Overall view of main sales area
Overall view of main sales area
3d view of new entry
3d view of new entry
View towards window displays
View towards window displays
View towards fitting room and main sales area
View towards fitting room and main sales area
Sidewalk extends thru interior, highlighting the new entrance
Sidewalk extends thru interior, highlighting the new entrance