https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1657-studio-mk27 en-us http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16455 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:09:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16455-in-sao-paulo-a-timeworn-1970s-apartment-is-reimagined-with-a-rich-material-palette http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14836 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:02:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14836-snapshot-valcotos-by-studio-mk27 A flat roof planted with grass defines a long house and its indoor-outdoor spaces in Brazil.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13384 Tue, 01 May 2018 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13384-planar-house-by-studio-mk27 A long, serpentine, perforated brick wall shields one side of the house from the road; skylights in the roof bring daylight into bathrooms. The grassy lawn on the roof is accessible by ladder to gardeners. Photo © Fernando Guerra The house is 11,000 square feet on one story (with a basement), so that all the spaces may have direct access to the outdoors. Photo © Fernando Guerra The perforated, serpentine brick wall curves around the house on the south end, partially shielding the outdoor dining area. Photo © Fernando Guerra The architects kept both that area and the living room simple and open, where slender steel columns, perforated brick, and the concrete ceiling dominate. Photo © Fernando Guerra The architects kept both that area and the living room simple and open, where slender steel columns, perforated brick, and the concrete ceiling dominate. Photo © Fernando Guerra Walls for the bedrooms and the central gallery are paneled in freijo wood. Its glossy vertical surfaces counterbalance the tough horizontal thrust of the poured-concrete ceilings. Photo © Fernando Guerra Walls for the bedrooms and the central gallery are paneled in freijo wood. Its glossy vertical surfaces counterbalance the tough horizontal thrust of the poured-concrete ceilings. Photo © Fernando Guerra Image courtesy studio mk27 Image courtesy studio mk27 For Marcio Kogan, the São Paulo–based architect who has been obsessed with film from a very early age, making movies and making architecture are inextricable pursuits.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11671 Sun, 01 May 2016 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11671-creative-voices-in-architecture-marcio-kogan Marcio Kogan Kogan frames a shot of the cat that stars in his 2013 film on Casa Toblerone (2011) in São Paulo. Photo © Lea Van Steen Marcio Kogan Kogan has given several of his houses star billing in his films. The modernist lines and neo-classical elegance of Casa Redux (São Paolo, 2014) is the dissolution cast into concrete. Image courtesy Studio MK27 Marcio Kogan Film Exercise 3 stars Casa P (São Paolo, 2012), in a Bauhaus–meets–Good Housekeeping spoof of solipsistic modern living. Image courtesy Studio MK27 Marcio Kogan Other recent projects include Casa da Rampa (São Paolo, 2015). Photo © Fernando Guerra Marcio Kogan Casa na Mata (Jungle House) in Guarujá, Brazil (2015). Photo © Fernando Guerra It is no surprise to learn that, before turning his hand to architecture, Marcio Kogan directed films.

]]> 1404-casa-p-studio-mk27.asp Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8813-casa-p Marcio Kogan stacked the three differently sized concrete volumes to create sheltered verandas and expansive terraces. Casa PStudio MK27São PauloMarcio Kogan stacked the three differently sized concrete volumes to create sheltered verandas and expansive terraces.Photo © Fernando Guerra / FG + SG Photography Marcio Kogan stacked the three differently sized concrete volumes to create sheltered verandas and expansive terraces. Casa PStudio MK27São PauloMarcio Kogan stacked the three differently sized concrete volumes to create sheltered verandas and expansive terraces.Photo © Fernando Guerra / FG + SG Photography At the top, the family room overlooks the city. Casa PStudio MK27São PauloAt the top, the family room overlooks the city.Photo © Fernando Guerra / FG + SG Photography On the sloping site, a stair at the southwest corner of the ground level leads down to the subterranean garage and other service spaces. Casa PStudio MK27São PauloOn the sloping site, a stair at the southwest corner of the ground level leads down to the subterranean garage and other service spaces.Photo © Fernando Guerra / FG + SG Photography Mashrabiya screens divide the indoor and outdoor dining areas. When these are opened, the living area becomes part of the terrace and pool, an integration of space emphasized by the lean and simple ar Casa PStudio MK27São PauloMashrabiya screens divide the indoor and outdoor dining areas. When these are opened, the living area becomes part of the terrace and pool, an integration of space emphasized by the lean and simple architect-designed furnishings.Photo © Fernando Guerra / FG + SG Photography Ipé wood partitions enclose the dining area. Mashrabiya screens divide the indoor and outdoor dining areas. Casa PStudio MK27São PauloIpé wood partitions enclose the dining area. Mashrabiya screens divide the indoor and outdoor dining areas.Photo © Fernando Guerra / FG + SG Photography Casa P Casa PStudio MK27São PauloImage courtesy Studio MK27 Casa P Casa PStudio MK27São PauloImage courtesy Studio MK27 Casa P Casa PStudio MK27São PauloImage courtesy Studio MK27 Casa P Casa PStudio MK27São PauloImage courtesy Studio MK27 Located in São Paulo's Vila Olimpia neighborhood, Studio SC is a temple to food, or, more precisely, to food photography.

]]> studio-sc-studio-mk27.asp Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8286-studio-sc The windowless building actually houses a structure within a structure that opens along one side to embrace a charming garden, providing ancillary space for photo shoots and events. Studio SCStudio MK27S'o PauloThe windowless building actually houses a structure within a structure that opens along one side to embrace a charming garden, providing ancillary space for photo shoots and events.Image courtesy Studio MK27 A slender timber-formed concrete bridge stretches between the double-height studio's two volumes, overlooking an elongated workstation, as well as adding a convenient place for editors and producers t Studio SCStudio MK27S'o PauloA slender timber-formed concrete bridge stretches between the double-height studio's two volumes, overlooking an elongated workstation, as well as adding a convenient place for editors and producers to get an unobstructed view of the activity during a photo shoot.Image courtesy Studio MK27 Designer furnishings, such as Tom Dixon’s Cone Lights on a tripod, decorate the main studio. Studio SCStudio MK27S'o PauloDesigner furnishings, such as Tom Dixon’s Cone Lights on a tripod, decorate the main studio.Image courtesy Studio MK27 This spacious gallery is flanked by two double-height volumes that house offices and conference rooms on the upper levels, image processing and kitchen spaces on each side of the ground floor, and a l Studio SCStudio MK27S'o PauloThis spacious gallery is flanked by two double-height volumes that house offices and conference rooms on the upper levels, image processing and kitchen spaces on each side of the ground floor, and a light-filtered reception area that opens to the garden, near the entrance gate.Image courtesy Studio MK27 Trios of 1 1/2-inch-round steel bars connect the 72-foot-long concrete bridge to the ceiling, where discreet lighting provides general illumination. Studio SCStudio MK27S'o PauloTrios of 1 1/2-inch-round steel bars connect the 72-foot-long concrete bridge to the ceiling, where discreet lighting provides general illumination.Image courtesy Studio MK27 The top floor houses an event space with a surrounding rooftop deck, and a large demonstration kitchen where chefs can prepare complete meals and serve them on the 33-foot-long wood counter. Studio SCStudio MK27S'o PauloThe top floor houses an event space with a surrounding rooftop deck, and a large demonstration kitchen where chefs can prepare complete meals and serve them on the 33-foot-long wood counter.Image courtesy Studio MK27 The prep kitchen for photo shoots looks out into the studio and offers food stylists views of the garden when the metal sliding doors are opened. Studio SCStudio MK27S'o PauloThe prep kitchen for photo shoots looks out into the studio and offers food stylists views of the garden when the metal sliding doors are opened.Image courtesy Studio MK27 In addition to extending the interior space by 25 feet, the garden serves as a natural, 3-D 'wallpaper' for the enclosed workplace. Studio SCStudio MK27S'o PauloIn addition to extending the interior space by 25 feet, the garden serves as a natural, 3-D 'wallpaper' for the enclosed workplace.Image courtesy Studio MK27 Because the exterior windows (which date to the middle of the last century) face north, mitigating direct light was not a big concern. Studio SCStudio MK27S'o PauloBecause the exterior windows (which date to the middle of the last century) face north, mitigating direct light was not a big concern.Image courtesy Studio MK27 Because the exterior windows (which date to the middle of the last century) face north, mitigating direct light was not a big concern. Studio SCStudio MK27S'o PauloBecause the exterior windows (which date to the middle of the last century) face north, mitigating direct light was not a big concern.Image courtesy Studio MK27 Studio SC Studio SCStudio MK27S'o PauloImage courtesy Studio MK27 Studio SC Studio SCStudio MK27S'o PauloImage courtesy Studio MK27 Many architects claim they build with light, as if they possess an alchemical ability to make the ethereal material.

]]> bahia-house.asp Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8792-bahia-house Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan of Studio MK27 enclosed the main facade of a courtyard house in Salvador with folding screens and sliding panels. Bahia HouseStudio MK27Salvador, BrazilBrazilian architect Marcio Kogan of Studio MK27 enclosed the main facade of a courtyard house in Salvador with folding screens and sliding panels.Photo © Nelson Kon The bedroom wing, shielded by a sliding screen, is separated from the interior courtyard by a linear pool. Bahia HouseStudio MK27Salvador, BrazilThe bedroom wing, shielded by a sliding screen, is separated from the interior courtyard by a linear pool.Photo © Nelson Kon A veranda along the front is partly covered by the roof overhang with a soffit of rip-cut unfinished wood, which continues the ceiling plane of the living and dining areas. Bahia HouseStudio MK27Salvador, BrazilA veranda along the front is partly covered by the roof overhang with a soffit of rip-cut unfinished wood, which continues the ceiling plane of the living and dining areas.Photo © Nelson Kon The house was designed so that living and dining areas open onto a grassy courtyard where two existing mango trees thrive. The Asturias armchairs of recycled wood were designed by Carlos Motta. Bahia HouseStudio MK27Salvador, BrazilThe house was designed so that living and dining areas open onto a grassy courtyard where two existing mango trees thrive. The Asturias armchairs of recycled wood were designed by Carlos Motta.Photo © Nelson Kon The living and dining space opens to the street or to the courtyard by sliding back the mashrabiya screens and glass panels. Large, comfortable Mole armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues help define the livin Bahia HouseStudio MK27Salvador, BrazilThe living and dining space opens to the street or to the courtyard by sliding back the mashrabiya screens and glass panels. Large, comfortable Mole armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues help define the living area.Photo © Nelson Kon From the moment visitors arrive at the entrance vestibule, they are struck by the way Kogan has laid the stones in the walls to emphasize the horizontality of the wood ceiling plane and the sliding sc Bahia HouseStudio MK27Salvador, BrazilFrom the moment visitors arrive at the entrance vestibule, they are struck by the way Kogan has laid the stones in the walls to emphasize the horizontality of the wood ceiling plane and the sliding screens. The architect notes that his combination of Modernist linearity with rustic materials is also evident in the work of Brazil's leading 20th-century architects such as Lucio Costa, Oscar Niemeyer, and Lina Bo Bardi.Photo © Nelson Kon