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Semibreve Studio: A São Paulo Apartment Honors a Designer's Pianist Mother

architecture-design · 2026-07-21

At Casacor São Paulo, Estúdio Clara Nahas showcases 'Semibreve Studio', a 55 sq m apartment located in Parque da Água Branca, dedicated to Nahas' deceased mother, a pianist. In the bedroom, her mother’s original score is prominently displayed. The living space features a Todeschini kitchen adorned with Giardino-tinted oak veneer and a sideboard designed for a record player. The studio's title draws inspiration from the semibreve, representing enduring tranquility. Guests access the private area by walking past the bedroom and study. A burgundy cylinder from Keramika houses the bathroom and study desk. The apartment highlights Brazilian design, featuring pieces by Lina Bo Bardi and Maria Bonomi. The exhibition is open until 9 August 2026.

Key facts

  • Casacor São Paulo concludes on 9 August 2026.
  • Semibreve Studio is by Estúdio Clara Nahas.
  • The apartment is 55 sq m and located in Parque da Água Branca.
  • It is a tribute to Nahas' late mother, a pianist.
  • The original score of a song composed by her mother is displayed in the bedroom.
  • The design inverts typical housing logic, entering through private zones first.
  • A burgundy cylinder clad in Keramika tiles serves multiple functions.
  • The space features works by Lina Bo Bardi, Cristiana Bertolucci, Maria Bonomi, and Jandyra Waters.

Entities

Artists

  • Clara Nahas
  • Nildo José
  • Lina Bo Bardi
  • Cristiana Bertolucci
  • Maria Bonomi
  • Jandyra Waters
  • Maurício Arruda

Institutions

  • Estúdio Clara Nahas
  • Casacor São Paulo
  • Wallpaper
  • Todeschini
  • Keramika
  • Líder Design
  • Deca
  • CASACOR São Paulo
  • Parque da Água Branca
  • Quilombola artisans

Locations

  • São Paulo
  • Brazil
  • Parque da Água Branca
  • Rua Dona Ana Pimentel, s/n, portaria G4 do PAB

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