A Trio of Archways Is the Defining Feature of a Colorful Brazilian Home
Photo by Ruy Teixeira
When Stephanie Wenk and João Paulo Siqueira Lopes first saw the town house where they’d raise their son, Felix, it was beautiful but bland. “The previous owner was an architect, and his taste was quite different from ours,” Stephanie remembers. “It was basically all white, with plenty of Scandinavian and Brazilian furniture.”
As the creative director of Sauer, a renowned Brazilian jewelry company known for its bold gemstones and sustainably sourced materials, Stephanie is drawn to details. She sees how the shape, finish, or even placement of something—like the shade of a round pearl or the cut of a shimmering amethyst—can make all the difference in creating a lasting effect. João, who is an art advisor, is no different. So, when they looked upon this blank box, they were able to discern the feature that made it seem valuable. “I was particularly fascinated by the three arches that can be seen from both the front and the back of the house,” Stephanie says.
