converting an old house the vibrant neighborhood, lagoa rodrigo de freitas, in rio de janeiro, brazilian studio in collaboration with vital have transformed the structure into the rioow hostel. wanting to translate the ‘carioca way of life’ into the design, one of the main elements is the reinterpretation of the muxarabi, a traditional form of latticework that dates back to colonial times. both the façade and the bunk beds are encased by these semi-transparent panels, helping to give the guests more privacy. the 1500 piece tensioned mylar net protects the windows and blue portuguese tiles on the exterior. the interior spaces and furniture were based on brazilian modernism, with objects sourced from local vintage markets or artisans, resulting in an eclectic mix of traditional and kitsch elements. the floor of the social and communal areas was crafted using an ancient technique of pressing cement tiles, involving the architects in both the construction and production side of the project. an LED lit ceiling features in
the main façade consists of a 1500 piece mylar net that reinterprets traditional ‘muxarabi’ latticework
detail of the façade
the architects were involved in both the construction and production of the project
view of the bunk beds
the rooms illuminated at night
the interior spaces and furniture was influenced by brazilian modernism
the reception and lounge area
the world map is made of 6000 bolts
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