# Humaitá Penthouse: Modern Interior Design in Rio de Janeiro Huma Arquitetura's cozy and stylish penthouse designed for a young actress. - **Source:** [ArchDaily Global](https://brifing.si/source/b856ce4a-b51b-4705-954b-40620e034caa) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Topic:** [Design & UX](https://brifing.si/c/design) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/c072bbb8-0820-4431-80cd-6cc31d6d579d ## Project Purpose Huma Arquitetura designed the Humaitá Penthouse in Rio de Janeiro to facilitate the daily life of a young actress and theater director. The project aims to create a calm home atmosphere. ## Design Inspiration The client's passion for striped patterns became the main design element of the project. Architects used this element in a balanced way to enrich the space. ## Space Features The 180-square-meter penthouse offers a modern and functional living space. Products from brands like Portobello were used in the design. ## Architectural Approach The team, led by Hugo Viana and Mayla Barreto, prioritized the client's needs to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. ## Location and Details The project is located in the Botafogo district of Rio de Janeiro. The penthouse, built by Vidal Construção, will be completed in 2025. ## Design Significance The Humaitá Penthouse is a successful example of how personalized interior design can respond to client needs. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.archdaily.com/1148904/humaita-penthouse-huma-arquitetura — --- _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._