# Suite Arquitetos unveils rust-hued Casa Magma showcase in São Paulo A warm-toned design spectacle woven with Portinari ceramics - **Source:** [Interior design | Dezeen](https://brifing.si/source/cb2e5f17-36d4-4880-b1ae-26168d46e00a) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Topic:** [Design & UX](https://brifing.si/c/design) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/c057a147-9e12-4598-a86d-00d685f984a3 ## A design manifesto in warm hues Brazilian studio Suite Arquitetos created Casa Magma for Casacor São Paulo 2026, centering Portinari ceramics in a residential concept. Across 215 square meters, red, walnut and terracotta tones offer an enveloping aesthetic. 'Born from the desire to create a contemporary shelter,' the team emphasizes the silent power of materials and textures. ## Spatial choreography with fluid forms Visitors enter through a corridor formed by a curved wall clad in fluted ceramics. The central living area features a sunken design with an exposed column mimicking a fireplace. Velvet-upholstered arc sofas and rust-toned rugs integrate with original furniture by Brazilian designers. ## Pushing material experimentation The studio notes Portinari tiles on walls and floors expand tactile experiences. In the minimalist bathroom, textured surfaces highlighted by soft recessed lighting complement matte brown fixtures. A sculptural chandelier with natural crystals becomes the kitchen's focal point. ## Echoes of Brazilian design heritage The space balances artworks from Diego Rivera drawings to Odoardo Tabacchi sculptures with Rodrigo Zampol's metallic stools and Zanini de Zanine's relief panels. Joaquim Tenreiro's mid-century chairs complete the bar area under a custom pendant light. ## A milestone in Casacor's evolution Following Studio Melina Romano's 2021 fiberboard showcase (Casa Alma) and Studio Arthur Casas' 2018 prefab house, Suite Arquitetos now presents a material-driven installation. Known for restaurant designs with upside-down planters and exposed ducts, the studio develops a new language here. ## Redefining spatial perception The project builds on the idea of visitors 'feeling the space before rationally understanding it.' Aiming for a 'cocoon' effect through curved forms and warm palette, the design underscores experiential approaches in exhibition spaces. Documented by Pedro Ocanhas' photography, the installation remains open until August 9. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.dezeen.com/2026/07/19/casa-magma-portinari-casacor-sao-paulo-suite-arquitetos/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._