Recognizing the importance of each memory, architect Bruna Tuon Sposito from SUM + Studio chose to honor them in her second participation in CASACOR SC. She created the “Refuge of Memories,” a space that bridges her past with her present. Photography by Lucas Reitz.

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The 110-square-meter space includes living and dining rooms, an integrated kitchen, a powder room, and a laundry room. The floor plan is thoughtful, rich with clever ideas and beautiful stories, starting with the fusion of countryside and ocean. Bruna, born in the countryside of São Paulo, has lived in Florianópolis for many years, close to the ocean that nurtures her creativity. This duality inspired her to incorporate elements symbolizing both worlds.

This integration creates visual harmony and serves as a timeline of her life, with deeply personal elements. One of these is a book written by the arc

hitect’s grandmother. Words and phrases from it are framed, bringing added personality to the environment.

With extensive experience in manual arts, Bruna’s other grandmother embroidered the backrest of an armchair included in the project. Two other armchairs, frequently used by her grandfather, also grace the space, symbolizing pure affection. “I wanted to honor my roots. My grandmothers used art to reconnect with themselves. This space reflects that and carries forward the legacy I want to leave for my children,” Bruna shares.