BLUME

2025
Interior Design
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About the project
BLUME was born from the idea that a house is a living organism, a space that grows, matures, and transforms with those who inhabit it. Located in Estoril, the project translates a vision of housing based on the balance between serenity, expression, and well-being, where nature inspires not only aesthetics but also the way of life. Inspired by the natural cycle of a flower, from awakening to blooming, BLUME proposes a sensory and organic language, marked by light, textures, and the continuous relationship between interior and exterior. More than a design intervention, it is a celebration of time, intention, and personal identity.
Location
Estoril, Cascais, Portugal
Project type
Residential
Area
240 m2
Typology
T4
Architect
Joana Fernandes
Interior Designer
Évina Lopes
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Challenge
The main challenge was to create a house capable of reflecting a strong emotional identity without resorting to excess. The aim was to find a balance between restraint and expression, developing spaces that conveyed calm and clarity, but that also allowed for moments of intensity, personality, and discovery. Another challenge was integrating different moments of daily life, work, rest, and socializing, into a fluid and natural experience, where each environment could adapt to the rhythms and needs of its inhabitants without losing coherence or harmony.
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Aproach
The approach develops from a neutral and tactile base, where natural materials, light, and proportion build a sense of continuity and balance. On this serene foundation, color emerges gradually and intentionally, as an element of expression, emotion, and identity. Each space was conceived as part of a growth journey, inspired by the BLUME concept: awaken, grow, and bloom. The smooth transitions, the connection to the garden, and the attention to detail reinforce the idea of ​​a living home, capable of evolving over time. BLUME is a spatial narrative guided by sensitivity and intention. A place where interior architecture flourishes naturally, creating a living experience marked by authenticity, comfort, and harmony.
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