Brazilian studios Rua 141 and Zalc Architecture turned an outdoor terrace into a glazed dining room while renovating this São Paulo apartment.
Encompassing 70 square metres, the AK Apartment was designed for a 30-year-old woman who loves entertaining friends. The dwelling contains a bedroom, an office and two bathrooms, along with an open-plan area for cooking, dining and lounging.

Local firms Rua 141 and Zalc Architecture collaborated on the renovation project, seeking to create a "graceful space with handmade materials and pastel tones".
A key goal was to create a generous social area within the apartment. In response, the team converted an outdoor terrace into an enclosed space that serves as the dining room.

The eating area is furnished with a wooden table, a bench and pale pink chairs. Glazed walls provide views of the city's Baixo Pinheiro district, a trendy area dotted with trees.
A focal point within the apartment is a large, ceiling-height wood shelving system in the living room. Filled with books, plants and objects by Brazilian designers, the unit provides ample space for storage. It also helps create a space "full of life and personality".

Fronting the library unit is a slender area for lounging, fitted with a plush, silvery sofa, a striped rug and a small, circular table. A flat-screen television is affixed to an opposing wall. Also hung from the wall are concrete shelves that stretch from the entryway to the kitchen, where one shelf me...