corporate space small: best of category Project Studio SC Where São Paulo, Brazil Designer Studio MK27 A food photography studio in Brazil reflects the regional architectural style with Japanese influences, born from the synthesis of collaborative brainstorming efforts of the firm’s team members. Green space was conceived for the interior esplanade, which segues into studio space via expansive sliding metal doors. Two floors are defined by wooden volumes that extend through both levels and are connected by a concrete skywalk. On the ground floor, the reception area gives way to workspaces for image treatment in one volume, while the other holds storerooms and a technical kitchen where the food is prepared for the photo shoots. The floor above contains event space with a large, open kitchen offering clear views of food preparation; dishes are served from the chefs’ hands to the open butcher block countertops. Clear trajectories provide instant orientation, whether or not the technical spaces are occupied to identify their use. —emily hooper
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