Brazilian architecture firm Studio MK27, in São Paulo, rised a pavilion using a timber structural system, and materials as polycarbonate panels, white metal sheets to form a retail space, an exhibition gallery, a single open space that completes the existing furniture store complex for Micasa, a contemporary furniture retailer based in São Paulo.

The project, called Micasa Vol C, is located at the heart of the brazilian city in the Jardins neighbourhood, known for its tree-lined streets and upscale shops. The 225-square-metre pavilion, measures 15 by 15 meters (49×49 feet) with a ceiling height of 7.5 meters (25 feet), was designed by Studio MK27 to serve multiple functions.
 

Description of project by Studio mk27

MiCasa Vol.C es un espacio abierto único que completa el complejo existente de la tienda de muebles en São Paulo. El complejo consta de la tienda original, Vol.A, el anexo diseñado por el estudio mk27 en 2007, Vol.B, y ahora el nuevo espacio llamado Vol.C.

La demanda de un programa flexible condujo a la creación de un espacio interno que permitió varios usos posibles: tienda, espacio de exhibición o residencia temporal para artistas invitados, en una caravana que se adapta dentro del espacio. El espacio resultante es un plano de 15x15m con una altura de techo de 7,5m. Una lámpara colgante de Isamu Noguchi acentúa la doble simetría del espacio y explora su dimensión vertical.

Para la construcción de un pabellón de iluminación, el estudio adoptó un sistema estructural de madera, continuando la investigación reciente de studiomk27 sobre el tema y adecuado para una construcción limpia y rápida.

Una sucesión de marcos de madera laminada encolada supera casi 15 metros de luz. Cada dos módulos, en el plano superior, barras de acero se utilizan para reforzar la estructura.

Una subestructura apoya la piel del edificio y crea una brecha entre el plano de la fachada y los pilares. Esta distancia refuerza la lectura del ritmo y de los simples ajustes de los elementos de madera.

En contraste con la "rectitud" de la estructura metálica del Vol.A y el brutalista expuesto del Vol.B, el Vol. C parece flotar suavemente sobre el suelo, como una linterna japonesa.

La envolvente del edificio está hecha de hojas plegadas de dos materiales diferentes: policarbonato translúcido en la mitad superior y una placa de metal blanco en la inferior. Durante el día, las sombras de los árboles circundantes se proyectan en la fachada, llevando el movimiento poético de la luz y la naturaleza al espacio interior.

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Studio mk27. Architect > Marcio Kogan. Co-Architect > Marcio Tanaka

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Project team
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Carlos Costa, Diana Radomysler, Laura Guedes, Mariana Ruzante, Mariana Simas, Oswaldo Pessano, Raquel Reznicek, Renata Furlanetto, Samanta Cafardo, Tamara Lichtenstein.
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Structural Analysis - Metal (Technical Area) > Gdpe Projetos Estruturais.
Structural Analysis - Concrete (Kitchen/Bathrooms) > Gdpe Projetos Estruturais.
Mep > Zamaro Projetos De Instalações.
Foundation > Apoio Assessoria E Projeto De Fundações.
Air Conditioning > Thermoplan Engenharia Térmica.
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Contractor
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All'e Engenharia.
Eng. Luis Esteves
Eng. Edson Kimura
Eng. Silvio Lopes

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Area
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Site area > 460 sqm
Built area > 230 sqm
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Project > May . 2015
Completed > February . 2018
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Carpinteria Estruturas de Madeira (Wood Structure And Assembly); Rewood (Glued Laminated Timber); Brigato Esquadrias (Polycarbonate Façade); Sertec Soluções Personalizadas (Locksmith); Hunter Douglas (Miniwave Panels); Idarti (Light Fixtures).
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studio MK27 was founded at the beginning of the 80’s by Marcio Kogan and today is joined by 20 architects, besides collaborators in numerous countries around the world. The architects of the Studio develop the projects from start to finish, and sign as the projects co-authors. The Office has won numerous international awards such as: Wallpaper Design Awards, Record House, Interior Record, D&AD, LEAF Awards, Dedalo Minosse, Barbara Cappochin of the International Biennial of Padova, Spark Awards and World Architecture Festival. In 2011, Wallpaper and Época considered Marcio Kogan as one of the 100 most influential people and received the title of honorary member of the AIA, American Institute of Architects and in 2012 represented Brazil in the Venice Biennial of Architecture. In Brazil he has received 13 awards of the Instituto de Arquitetos do Brasil, IAB (Brazilian Institute of Architects). The projects of studio MK27 are valued for their formal simplicity, always working with special attention to the details and finishings. Marcio Kogan and the architects of the team, great admirers of the Brazilian modernist generation, seek to fulfill the difficult task of giving continuity to this line of production.

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Published on: August 16, 2018
Cite: "White pavilion for MiCasa, Vol.C by Studio MK27" METALOCUS. Accessed
<http://www.metalocus.es/en/news/white-pavilion-micasa-volc-studio-mk27> ISSN 1139-6415
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