Frechal Terrace Umsebenzi Ophambili: Ii-Interiors Zesakhiwo Sezindlu Zokuhlala by Thiago Mondini

Frechal Terrace Umsebenzi Ophambili: Ii-Interiors Zesakhiwo Sezindlu Zokuhlala by Thiago Mondini is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweNdawo yangaPhakathi kunye noMboniso Competition Category.

IbhronziIngaphakathi· 2026

Frechal Terrace Umsebenzi Ophambili: Ii-Interiors Zesakhiwo Sezindlu Zokuhlala

by Thiago Mondini

Client: Thiago Mondini Arquitetura

Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About Frechal Terrace Umsebenzi Ophambili: Ii-Interiors Zesakhiwo Sezindlu Zokuhlala

Umbhalo Wencwadi: Le projekthi igxile kwiindawo ezabelwana ngazo zesakhiwo sokuhlala kunye nendlela ezinokutyebisa ngayo ubomi bemihla ngemihla babahlali bayo. Endaweni yokuphinda-phinda amagumbi afanayo, uyilo lwazisa iindawo ezahluke kakhulu kuwo wonke umkhandlu, nganye inobuqu bayo kunye nemo-moya yayo. Injongo yayi kukudala umava wendawo ofana nokuhamba kwesixeko esincinci, apho ukuhamba phakathi kweendawo kuba luhambo lokufumanisa. Enye injongo ephambili yayikukubandakanya iindawo ezinganqabanga ukubakho ngaphakathi kwendlu eqhelekileyo, ukwandisa uluhlu lwemisebenzi kunye namava afumanekayo kubahlali.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Frechal Terrace Umsebenzi Ophambili: Ii-Interiors Zesakhiwo Sezindlu Zokuhlala ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Frechal Terrace Umsebenzi Ophambili: Ii-Interiors Zesakhiwo Sezindlu Zokuhlala iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Frechal Terrace Umsebenzi Ophambili: Ii-Interiors Zesakhiwo Sezindlu Zokuhlala iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This is a set of shared spaces of a residential building. The main purpose of the project was to create distinctive areas so that the users could feel like walking around a city and experiencing different spaces while in the same building.
Dimensions & Packaging: 475 square meters including different spaces as: main foyer, reception room, barbecue room, game room, wine bar, garages, staircases, kids room, gym, indoor pool, outdoor spaces.
Tags: frechal, interiors, interior design, building, residential, residence, brazil, brasil
Production Technology: Two main color palletes were used in this project: terracota and gray. Each set was used in different spaces for different purposes. The terracota pallete was used in the most inviting spaces, as the main foyer and the reception room. The gray pallete was saved for more intimate spaces, as the wine bar, that resembles a geometric cave, and the game room.
Design Challenge: The main challenge of this concept was to be very creative inside the limits of the existing project.
Research: The design process for the shared spaces of this residential building started with the idea of treating the building almost like a small city. Instead of repeating the same type of room, each area was intentionally designed to feel different from the others, creating variety and a sense of discovery as residents move through the building.

From this concept, the spaces were planned to function like urban destinations—places where people could pause, meet, relax, or spend time in different ways. Another key goal was to introduce environments that typically wouldn’t exist inside a conventional home. By doing this, the project expands what residents can experience within the building, turning everyday circulation into a richer and more engaging spatial journey.
Inspiration: A small-scale city with different languages and amenities. Each space has a special character and a unique design, to instigate the users and inspire them.
Project Duration: The project started in November 2024 and finished in September 2025. It is located in Balneario Picarras, Brazil.
Operation Flow: This is a project for shared spaces in a residential building. Instead of making everything look the same, the design creates very different areas throughout the building, so residents feel almost like they’re walking through a small city while moving between spaces. The idea was also to include places you normally wouldn’t find in a typical home, giving residents new experiences and ways to enjoy the building.
Team Members: Architect: Thiago Mondini
Image Credits: Image # 1: Photography ArqVerso
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