Contemporary Nineties Whare Noho by Thiago Mondini

Contemporary Nineties Whare Noho by Thiago Mondini is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

ParahiRoto Whare· 2026

Contemporary Nineties Whare Noho

by Thiago Mondini

Client: Thiago Mondini Arquitetura

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Contemporary Nineties Whare Noho

Ko tēnei kaupapa i uru ki te whakahou i tētahi whare o ngā tau 1990, i whakaatuhia i te tuatahi he hoahoanga tino kounga rongonui o te hoahoanga Parahi mai i tērā tekau tau. I te hiranga o te hoahoanga, i whakawhāititia te whakauru ki ngā wāhi o roto, me te whāinga kia tiakina te āhua o ngā tau 1990 i te wā e whakahōutia ana ngā wāhi ki ngā paerewa o nāianei. I whai whakaaro te huarahi ki te takune hoahoa taketake, e whakapiki ana i te whaihuatanga me te whakamārie kāore he whakarerekē i tōna pūtake hoahoa whare.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Contemporary Nineties Whare Noho te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Contemporary Nineties Whare Noho he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Contemporary Nineties Whare Noho i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This project is a thoughtful renovation of a 1990s Brazilian residence, preserving the original architectural quality while updating the interiors for modern living. Its distinction lies in maintaining the home’s authentic 90s character, using design interventions that enhance functionality, comfort, and aesthetics without altering the building’s original essence. The result is a harmonious balance between historical identity and contemporary lifestyle.
Dimensions & Packaging: 700 square meters
Tags: renovation, 1990, nineties, interior design, living room, dining room, living, dining, house, home
Production Technology: The design process focused on respecting the original 1990s architecture while adapting interiors for contemporary use. Methodologies included detailed analysis of existing spaces, materials, and proportions. Interventions used high-quality finishes, updated lighting, and refined furniture layouts to enhance comfort and functionality. The approach balanced preservation with modernization, ensuring the original character remained intact while meeting today’s lifestyle needs.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was creating an interior that harmonizes with the house’s original 1990s Brazilian architecture. While the interiors were fully renovated to meet contemporary needs, the design carefully respects and complements the existing structure, ensuring a coherent and balanced relationship between modern functionality and the home’s vintage character.
Research: This design research focused on updating a 1990s residence while preserving its original architectural character. Objectives included enhancing functionality, comfort, and aesthetics without compromising historical identity. Methodology combined spatial analysis, material studies, and interior layout planning. Data was collected through surveys of existing conditions, sketches, and client feedback. Participants included the design team and homeowners. Results achieved a functional, balanced, and visually coherent interior. Insights demonstrated how subtle interventions can modernize spaces while respecting their original design, impacting residential renovation practices and showing how heritage and contemporary needs can coexist in everyday living.
Inspiration: The design was inspired by the house itself, an existing 1990s project notable for its architectural qualities. The intervention focused exclusively on interior renovation, aiming to update the spaces to meet contemporary functional and aesthetic needs while preserving the original character of the residence.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2018 in Blumenau and finished in November 2020.
Operation Flow: Interaction with the space is seamless and intuitive. The renovation preserves the original architectural layout, so movement flows naturally through the rooms. Key transformations occur in the interiors—updated finishes, lighting, and furniture layouts adapt the home for modern living without altering its structure. These interventions enhance comfort, functionality, and visual coherence, allowing the residence to perform better by combining historical character with contemporary usability.
Team Members: Thiago Mondini
Image Credits: Image #1:Photography Eduardo Macarios
Image #2:Photography Eduardo Macarios
Image #3:Photography Eduardo Macarios
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Image #5:Photography Eduardo Macarios