Contemporary Nineties 住宅屋 by Thiago Mondini is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 室內空間及展覽設計 Competition Category.
銅室內· 2026
Contemporary Nineties 住宅屋
Client: Thiago Mondini Arquitetura
A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 室內 Category
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About Contemporary Nineties 住宅屋
呢個項目係翻新一間九十年代嘅住宅，原本呈現咗嗰個年代巴西設計標誌性嘅高質素建築。鑑於呢座建築嘅重要性，改造工程只限於室內部分，旨在保留九十年代嘅特色，同時將空間更新至符合當代標準。整個手法充分考慮到原有嘅設計意圖，喺唔改變其建築本質嘅前提下，提升咗實用性同舒適度。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銅獎
Contemporary Nineties 住宅屋是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計Contemporary Nineties 住宅屋將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。Contemporary Nineties 住宅屋出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。
Behind the Design
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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
Image #4:Photography Eduardo Macarios
Image #5:Photography Eduardo Macarios
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