The main principle of this project is how to live well in a small space. For living small, it is very important, the total domain of the spatial proportions.
01What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
The main principle of this project is how to live well in a small space. For living small, it is very important, the total domain of the spatial proportions. The idea to use a container shipping to build the house is to guarantee the mobility and thinking green. The sustainability it is very important nowadays. The inspiration behind the design is the concepts of the client's lifestyle!
02What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
The main focus of this project was the completely integratiion of the house with the nature surround the house!
I would like to achieve the unity between indoor with outdoor!
03What are your future plans for this award winning design?
I would like to share with everyone the importance of this award that achieved an excellence label for the design...like a signature exclusive of excellence!
04How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
Just one month.
05Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
As I said before, it was one desire of my client, to have a house inside a shipping container to guarantee the mobility of his house.
06Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
Nowadays, my client is using this house on the weekend !
07What made you design this particular type of work?
I think , most people enjoy this type of home with all enough to live , fully integrated with nature!
08Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
The nature and my client are my main sources of inspiration!
09Who is the target customer for his design?
This house is for one or at most two people live !
10What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
The most important advantage of this project is the exclusiveness of the entire project , according to the small dimensions of space and the detailed study of the furniture to be multifunctional and proportional to the space !
11How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
The name " Pocket House" was chosen because the house is very small and also means you can take it wherever you want !
12Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
I used Auto-cad and Revit.
13What is the most unique aspect of your design?
The unity of all project items with the concept of simplicity and respect for the small space !
14Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
Only the team of my studio : architects, designers and engineers
15What is the role of technology in this particular design?
To use renewable energy a Solar Energy System, with photovoltaic panels, was
incorporated into the design of Pocket House.
To reduce the house energy consumption it was used thermo-acoustic treatment with
glass wool between the steel wall of the container and the wood coating.
It was used nano paint on metal parts that creates a protective layer that repels dirt and
protects the paint against environmental damage. Thus, with this innovative
technology, the spent of water for cleaning and the ink consumption for maintenance
are minimized.
16Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
I know that our planet is asking respect. So I try to do my part . I conceptualize my projects , with all due respect to our planet and society ! We do not live alone!
17What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
It is a innovative way to live!The greatest challenge of this project was the respect with a small space.Starting with the choice of the coatings with the right way to build it; the choice of the right furniture with a restricted budget -
70.000,00 Euros - and a short time to build! And, without forgetting, the principles of sustainability and mobility - main concepts of the client's lifestyle!
18How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
I decided to send this design for this important international design competition, because I have seen and read about it. So I thought, I'll try to win a prize in A'Design Award . And now , here I am ! Very happy with the prize!
19What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
It is a complex form to register the design, but now I learned more about the categories, edition, etc. and for the next year I will do my best!
20Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
Thank you for all experience! I am very happy and proud with this important award!
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Since I was teenager, I used to draw and paint in my spare time! Design is my oldest obssession! I studied Architecture and Urbanism in Belo Horioznte, Minas Gerais, Brazil .
01Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
Since I was teenager, I used to draw and paint in my spare time! Design is my oldest obssession!
I studied Architecture and Urbanism in Belo Horioznte, Minas Gerais, Brazil . And I begun to work with architecture when I was student and I never stop ! It is a pleasure for me! My work is my job!
02What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
As I said, above, my love for design begun when I was young. It is in my soul!
03Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
I chose by myself!
04What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
Most o f time, I design Residential; Commercial and Institutional Architecture. Sometimes, I design furniture, too!
05What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
They have to love what they do!
06What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?
A good designer is when a designer do a good job!
A great designer is when a designer do a job with his soul!
07What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
When you have the functionality, form, aesthetics, art and innovation, all together!
08What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
The value is the eternity of the design! Because all design must be eternal!
09What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
What my clients wants and for them!
10What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?
The next design!
11What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
My passion for design!
12Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?
There are a lot of designers that I get some inspirations like Le Corbusier, Niemeyer, Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Foster and Renzo Piano!
13What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?
It depends... Every design has its diferential!
14What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?
I do not have one... I think I have some designs, like the Pocket House, Glass House, etc, that are great designs because they are timeless!
15How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?
They must have to study, read and travel to see what is happening around the people and world!
16If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?
I can not imagine another job...just a designer, again!
17How do you define design, what is design for you?
Design is when you have the functionality, form, aesthetics, art and innovation, all together in a project!
18Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?
First, my mother and nowadays, my husband!
19What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?
I passed through a long way with obstacles I passed through! But my obstinacy was bigger than them!
20How do you think designers should present their work?
They must treat them as a rare gem!
21What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?
More great designs with a great respect to our planet and with us!
22What's your ultimate goal as a designer?
A beautiful bookshelf !
23What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?
My eternal perseverance for the best design!
24How does design help create a better society?
Making the happiness of the people! This is the secret!
25What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?
A Gallery House surrounding by the mountains, in a small village, in Brazil!
26Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
There isn't a special one! Each one has its special value for me!
27What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?
More simplicity and respect to our lives and our planet! We have to use technology for our comfort, not to become lonely people...
28Where do you think the design field is headed next?
I expect that the design goes to the way that I said above!
29How long does it take you to finalize a design project?
It depends how bigger it is!
30When you have a new design project, where do you start?
In the dream of my client!
31What is your life motto as a designer?
The happiness of my clients!
32Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?
People define their needs and we design. And, if it is a great design, it will set the trend!
33What is the role of technology when you design?
It's very important. Today, we have to use it to ennoble and to respect the development!
34What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?
Mac and windows
35What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?
They have to harmonize with each other and with the functionality!
36What do you wish people to ask about your design?
How do I define the concept of a design? Or what they want to Know...
37When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?
I want to Know the concept and for who it was design!
38Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?
Yes, I believe in co-design when you have the same concepts!
39Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?
All the world!
40Which books you read had the most effect on your design?
Oh, my god! There are a lot of books!
41How did you develop your skills as a master designer?
Just living...
42Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?
Anyone who loves design!
43How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?
It is the way that you have the confirmation that you are in the right way! It is nice to have your design awarded!
44What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?
I do not have a favorite color. I love colours! I am a brasilian woman, living in a tropical country, full of colors, a rich nature, a nice weather with nice people and good food! Here is my favorite place! But, travel around the world is my passion!
45Please tell us a little memoir, a funny thing you had experienced as a designer?
The best thing that happened to me, as a designer, was to make a small and simple design, such as the Pocket House and this project received several awards around the world! That makes me happy!
46What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?
When my client share with me my ideas! This is the way that I motivate myself! Doing my best design for my clients!
47When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?
When I was a little child, I did not want to be a great designer, I just wanted to be a designer. This was my dream! Children do not have these dimensions ..
48What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?
I just want everyone in the world, have the condition of having great designs in their lives!
49Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?
Make design with love! This way you will succeed and be happy!
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