RAL Apartment by Patricia Martinez Arquitetura

Combining elegance and comfort, the 350 m² apartment offers a privileged view of the treetops through the large windows in the living area. As well as connecting residents to the natural landscape, these openings allow plenty of natural light in, increasing the feeling of well-being.

Camila Serrano5 June 20251 Mins read78

Patricia Martinez Arquitetura

Brasil

2023

@patriciamartinez

São Paulo, 2025 – Located next to Ibirapuera Park – one of the most visited parks in Latin America – the RAL Apartment, a project designed by Patricia Martinez Arquitetura, offers an experience of living in harmony with nature in the middle of the city of São Paulo, in Brazil.

Natural elements blend into the casual aesthetic, with the oak veneer ceiling in the living room standing out as one of the client’s main desires. The same material also covers the walls of the gourmet space, which acts as a support for dinners and integrates harmoniously with the dining room.

The porcelain floor and the presence of materials such as metal and glass add a contemporary touch to the design. The soft color palette, made up of beige tones and green details, conveys serenity and sophistication.

The furniture was carefully curated to reinforce the elegance of the apartment. Highlights include signature pieces such as the Agulha sofa by Zanini de Zanine and the May armchairs by Jader Almeida, one of Brazil’s top designers. Both are low pieces of furniture, strategically chosen to preserve the visual amplitude of the space and add different textures to the environment. The selection also includes the Lina Bo Bardi pendant in the dining room and the metal tables in the living room, by Estúdio Orth.

The woodwork was custom designed to meet the needs of the residents. In addition to the large living room, which is the focal point of family life, the apartment has an office and three suites.

The master suite, in shades of gray, was conceived as a space for the couple to decompress, promoting comfort and tranquility.

With a project that values the integration of design, functionality and well-being, the RAL Apartment reflects Patricia Martinez Arquitetura’s commitment to creating sophisticated and welcoming spaces, aligned with the needs and lifestyle of the residents.

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Camila Serrano

Trained as an architect and seasoned in the editorial trenches, I turn raw design concepts into compelling narratives that resonate beyond studio walls. My work spans in-depth project spotlights, interviews with visionary designers, and analysis pieces that distill complex technical data into accessible insights. Whether polishing copy for publication or generating original features, I draw on years of practice to ensure every sentence captures architecture’s rigor, poetry, and cultural impact—inviting professionals and enthusiasts alike to see the built environment through a sharper, more inspired lens.