Designed by architect Luciana Viganó, The Caracol Bar is one of the highlights of the 36th edition of the CASACOR Sao Paulowhich runs until August 6 at Conjunto Nacional, on Avenida Paulista.
Luciana revives the landmark of bohemia and gastronomy in São Paulo, which conquered a legion of regulars between 2018 and the beginning of this year, when she closed the doors of her establishment in Vila Buarque, central region of the metropolis.
Light and shadow, color and darkness are present throughout the 247 m² environment with high-tech decor and noble materials, from the coating to the furniture.
The starting point for the project was the layout itself where the drinks will be prepared, leaving the practical operation to the employees and the public, which has green twill stools with a metallic structure to accommodate along the central counter.
Expanding comfort, they incorporate space to discreetly store your cell phone or a small handbag. Directly from Italy, the translucent glass coating, orange and with marbled details, forms a ‘U’ around the bar, which follows its ‘reflection’ in the structure, with the same material, which was attached to the metallic base structured next to the original slab of the building.
The illuminated bench (CorStone) incorporates the warm tone of orange and is one of the places purposely designed by architect Luciana Viganó so that regulars can make new friends and taste the bar’s special menu. On the floor, porcelain tiles with the appearance of stylized granilite, launched by Ceusa in 2023.
In line with and respecting the original architecture of the building, the two columns were wrapped in an MDF coating and fitted into the furniture, as if they were part of its design.
The surroundings of The Bar Caracol were coated with aluminum muxarabis panels with electrostatic painting. With a curved finish, the aluminum in intense pink and red blends with the slatted and rounded aluminum in matte graphite to complete the bar’s enclosure. As for the floor, the porcelain tile with a stylized granilite appearance ensures yet another touch of color to the space, this time with more neutral tones, such as gray and sand.