Designed by Leonardo Mader, head of Mader Arquitetos, Casa Sonata emerges from the reinterpretation of a typical 1990s residence in Rio Grande do Sul, characterized by extensive use of wood, the presence of a mezzanine, and the sloped roofs typical of that period.
In revisiting this architecture, the project proposes a renewed perspective on the original spatiality, balancing memory and contemporaneity. The existing materiality is preserved as a foundation, while interventions aim to refine proportions, circulation, and the way spaces are experienced in everyday life.
The house is inhabited by a musician client, and it is through this dimension that the project gains an additional layer of meaning. The piano, present within the space, is not merely a functional element but part of the home’s atmosphere, directly influencing decisions related to ambiance and lighting.
The lighting design, developed by Atelier de Iluminação, follows a logic akin to cinematic direction. Light is conceived as a structuring element of the experience, particularly in response to the challenges posed by the original architecture, such as sloped ceilings and the predominance of darker surfaces.
Within this context, the strategy prioritizes indirect lighting, creating a more diffuse and comfortable luminous base capable of enveloping the spaces without revealing its source. This approach fosters a warm and inviting atmosphere, softening the visual weight of the wood while balancing light across inclined planes.
At the same time, the lighting is carefully calibrated to highlight specific moments, such as the presence of the piano, especially during nighttime use. Light, therefore, does not merely accompany the architecture but responds to the rhythm of the house and the habits of its inhabitants.
More than addressing technical requirements, the project establishes a sensitive relationship between space, light, and sound, where lighting contributes to the creation of an intimate and continuous atmosphere, capable of translating the character of Casa Sonata.
