Project: Boa Vista Village Apartment
Architecture: Beatriz Quinelato
Location: Boa Vista Village – Surf Club Tower, Porto Feliz, State of São Paulo, Brazil
Area: 277 m2
Year: 2000
Photo Credits: Eduardo Pozella
Boa Vista Village Apartment by Beatriz Quinelato reimagines a São Paulo flat for a surfing family of four. Moreover, it marries a relaxed beach-house vibe with practical city living and resort-style leisure—overlooking the condominium’s artificial wave pool.
A Balcony That Echoes the Sea
First, the generous balcony acts as an outdoor living room. It features a gas barbecue counter clad in green Guatemala marble, chosen to mirror the pool’s aqua tones and the building’s window frames. In addition, a custom deck with rounded corners and built-in LED lighting wraps around a spa, whose tiered steps double as seating or surface areas. Furthermore, high-performance fabrics on chaises longues and oversized floor cushions withstand sun and rain, while a slatted hardwood pergola provides dappled shade. Consequently, the balcony flows seamlessly from lounge to barbecue to spa, inviting sunbathing, al fresco dining for fourteen, or quiet reading breaks amid surrounding greenery.
Living Room: Neutral Canvas, Textured Layers
Inside, the living area sits on original wood floors beneath European oak ceilings. Meanwhile, white walls and raw linen textiles create a calm backdrop for an island-style sofa that both divides and connects the room. Moreover, a sculptural wooden staircase marks the transition from day to night zones. Additionally, hidden cabinetry panels—alternating oak and gray Formica—camouflage doors to the powder room, lift, kitchen, and private wing. Finally, strategically selected pieces by Sérgio Rodrigues, Jorge Zalszupin, and Jader Almeida add warmth and personality without clutter.
Powder Room: Subtle Drama
The powder room preserves its original mirror, sink, and flooring. Nevertheless, natural woven fiber now covers the walls, and a tensioned mesh fabric accents the ceiling. As a result, simple fixtures gain texture. In addition, a corten-finished iron shelf and towel bar introduce a refined industrial touch that complements the apartment’s overall palette.
Master Suite: Tranquil Retreat
Upstairs, the master suite features the existing bed and headboard dressed in neutral linens layered for softness. Moreover, a woven fiber accent wall behind the bed adds tactile interest. In addition, floating oak consoles and a leather armchair echo the flooring and joinery. Finally, linen-gauze curtains paired with blackout blinds ensure both daylighting and restful darkness when desired.
Children’s Suite: Playful Comfort
Likewise, the children’s room reuses the family’s existing bed and headboard. Yet, woven fiber on the walls creates continuity with the master suite. Furthermore, crisp white bedding gains cheer from pops of teal and orange. Likewise, a cotton rope wall lamp and small leather side table inject whimsy, while framed art adds color and warmth to the space.
Smart Functional Upgrades
Originally, laundry was hidden in kitchen cabinets. Consequently, the team relocated it to a former pantry—freeing the kitchen to host a concealed bar behind matching cabinet doors. In addition, the husband’s surfboards find a home in the entrance hall, where a custom rack doubles as décor and storage. Finally, an ethanol fireplace—suspended within a minimalist metal frame—provides cozy ambiance on cooler evenings, without the need for a flue.
Ultimately, Boa Vista Village Apartment proves that thoughtful design can transform a city dwelling into a seaside-inspired escape. By integrating surf culture, resort-style amenities, and durable finishes, Beatriz Quinelato has crafted a home perfectly attuned to both family life and the rhythm of the beach.
