CASA PASSADIÇO
BRAGA, PORTUGAL
“The main concern the studio had
while conceiving this project was
guaranteeing that the balance between
the historical setting and
the contemporaneity of the brand
was perceptible.”
Established in 1992 by Catarina Rosas, Casa do Passadiço is based in
Braga, specialising in luxurious high-end interiors and architecture
of private residences, yachts and public spaces.
Their signature style is described as being sophisticated and elegant,
but simultaneously comfortable. The atelier was distinguished by
renowned references, such as the International Property Awards in
London, the International Design Awards in Los Angeles as well as
the Aviation Awards.
The Portuguese design firm, Casa do Passadiço was the author of
the interiors architecture and decoration of the new Aquazzura
flagship boutique located in the classical Palazzo Corsini, on the
picturesque banks of the Arno River, right at the centre of Florence.
The main concern the studio had while conceiving this project was
guaranteeing that the balance between the historical setting and
the contemporaneity of the brand was perceptible. The Atelier
wanted to give an authentic display of high quality by coalescing
contemporary elegance with discreet luxury.
In regards to the exquisite brand, Aquazzura is an Italian luxury
footwear reference co-founded by Edgardo Osario back in 2011. It
has been transformed into a household name owing to its colourful
designs that are defined by their uncompromising comfort
and craftsmanship. From the fresco ceiling, which is extremely
representative of Florentine architecture to the bold stripes and
emerald green, the flagship boutique plays with a variety of
stunning contrasts, creating modern interiors that also have traces
of traditional Tuscan decor.
Cláudia and Catarina Soares Pereira from Casa do Passadiço
designed all the interior architecture to the very last detail,
creating custom-made furniture exclusively for the project, using
outstanding craftsmanship techniques and noble materials, such
as rare marbles, brass furniture, hand-woven wool carpets, leather
velvets, and opulent silks. The boutique is characterised by clean
lines, in addition to an extremely well-appointed and symmetric
use of both space and light.
Overall, the Key to the entire project becomes clear in the spare
lines and juxtaposition of high-quality textures which blend
perfectly with the glamorously chosen materials. Out of curiosity,
Aquazzura shoes have been worn by some of the most famous
Hollywood thespians and musicians, including the likes of
Beyoncé, Julianne Moore, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicole Kidman, and
Rihanna, as well as European royalty and fashion insiders.
