Fernanda Marques Designs São Paulo Penthouse with Brazilian Art and Design
In São Paulo, architect Fernanda Marques has reimagined a 10,365-square-foot duplex penthouse into a family residence for a couple blending two families with five children. The clients, new to apartment living, sought Marques’ expertise after being impressed by her design sensibilities. They curated an art collection that emphasizes emotional impact, showcasing works by Luiz Zerbini, Abraham Palatnik, Julio Le Parc, among others. A striking 13-foot Zerbini painting was lifted from the street. Marques focused on seamless indoor-outdoor connections with sleek banisters. The warm wood and neutral interior palette allows the artwork to shine, including a dynamic Palatnik piece and murals by Crânio in the elevator. Key elements include a glass-walled pool and a spiral staircase. Marques referred to the design as a 'suspended house.'
Key facts
- Fernanda Marques designed a 10,365-square-foot duplex penthouse in São Paulo.
- The penthouse was created by joining two units for a couple and their five children.
- The clients assembled a new art collection over roughly ten gallery visits.
- A 13-foot painting by Luiz Zerbini had to be hoisted from the street.
- Artworks include pieces by Abraham Palatnik, Julio Le Parc, Laura Vinci, Crânio, and others.
- Marques used minimalist banisters and living walls to integrate treetop views.
- The interior features warm woods, stone, and neutral tones to highlight art.
- A spiral staircase and glass-walled pool are key architectural features.
Entities
Artists
- Fernanda Marques
- Luiz Zerbini
- Abraham Palatnik
- Julio Le Parc
- Laura Vinci
- Crânio
- Vanderlei Lopes
- Jorge Mayet
- Shirley Paes Leme
- Artur Lescher
- Tulio Pinto
- Jader Almeida
- Jacqueline Terpins
- Jorge Zalszupin
- Sérvulo Esmeraldo
- Gabriel de la Mora
- Francisco Nuk
- Iván Navarro
- Leda Catunda
- Wolfram Ullrich
- Sergio Rodrigues
- Pierre Jeanneret
- Carlos Camargo
Institutions
- Flexform
- Cassina
- Ceccotti
- Flos
- B&B Italia
- Vitra
- Gubi
- Smartplan
- Jequitibá
- Galerie Magazine
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil