The Portuguese memories

August 24, 2019

Located in Guaruja, about an hour drive from Sao Paolo, Jorge Elias projected the house that evokes the Portuguese colonization and another Baroque style of Minas Gerais of the Century.

The designerused stones from Minas Gerais, mixed with 18th century Portuguese "azulejos", the typical form of Portuguese painted tin-glazed ceramic tile work, but in some parts of the house it's possible to find the Greek touch.

The furniture is 18th and 19th Siéclectic, much in the Arabian style of Syria and Turkey, with touches of Indian Maharaha style.

Blue, white and yellow - the classic colors of the Brazilian colonial style make part of the main colour pallete of this house.

This house is filled with memories of countless trips like the central table of the lounge, on which Jorge decided hundreds of seashells, memories of holidays, beaches visited and my dives!

www.jorgeelias.com.br

SHARE THIS

 Latest Edition

Mar / Apr 2026 edition is available now!

 Contribute

G&G _ Magazine is always looking for the creative talents of stylists, designers, photographers and writers from around the globe.

WRITE US

 Find us on

Latest News

Norwegian Heritage Reimagined Through Design

By G&G _ Magazine • June 26, 2026
On Norway’s western coastline, where fjords, trade routes, and ancestral narratives have shaped generations, GCR Design AS / Gunvor C Røkholt approaches interior architecture as cultural stewardship. Recognized by Luxury Lifestyle Awards with the title of Best Contemporary Residential Interior Design in Norway for Project KYN , the studio’s work reflects a disciplined commitment to preserving heritage through active, contemporary use.

JAQUE Takes Home Best Luxury Interior Design Studio in Arizona

By G&G _ Magazine • May 23, 2026
Recognized for its unique ability to create emotionally resonant spaces that are as visually striking as they are functionally intelligent, JAQUE has been nam ed Best Luxury Interior Design Studio in Arizona by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards in 2025.

MENU: Bodo Sperlein’s Architectural Choreography Inside a Sacred Space

By G&G _ Magzine • April 29, 2026
During Milan Design Week, where the city becomes an intricate map of overlapping visions and fleeting installations, Bodo Sperlein delivers a moment of rare coherence and depth with MENU exhibition that transcends the conventional boundaries of design to inhabit architecture as a living, breathing entity.

Hotel & Shop Plus: where hospitality expands beyond travel

By G&G _ Magazine • April 15, 2026
From March 31 to April 3, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Hotel & Shop Plus 2026 Shanghai unfolded as far more than a trade fair: it emerged as a living, breathing platform where the very notion of travel dissolves, permeating every layer of contemporary lifestyle and spatial design.

Matter in Motion at CIFF Guangzhou 2026

By G&G _ Magazine • April 10, 2026
Held in two phases, from March 18–21 and March 28–31 at the Canton Fair Complex, the 57th edition of CIFF demonstrated how design is no longer something merely displayed but something to be fully experienced through the senses: deconstructed, re-engineered and ultimately redefined in its deepest essence: matter .

CDW launches new installation series: ‘Design Interventions’ and expanded CDW Awards

By G&G _ Magazine • April 6, 2026
Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) is pleased to announce it will be returning to London’s EC1 on the 19 – 21 May 2026. Marking the 15th anniversary of this global design festival, a new curated series of largescale installations will be launched called Design Interventions .
MORE

 Subscribe

Keep up to date with the latest trends!

Receive a dose of inspiration directly into your mailbox!

 Popular Posts

Mar Suites Formentera: where time dissolves into tranquillity and pure essence of being

By Zhanna Lysohorova • May 14, 2026
A soft, luxurious atmosphere permeates every corner of the hotel, which embodies the spirit of the island through curated décor, thoughtful design, and immersive experiences. Mar Suites Formentera is a refined retreat where guests feel deeply connected to the surrounding landscape and to a slower way of living.

Hands & Horizons: the Best 21 Artisans debuted at Maison&Objet

By G&G _ Magazine • September 11, 2025
At M&O September 2025 edition, countless brands and design talents unveiled extraordinary innovations. Yet, among the many remarkable presences, some stood out in a truly distinctive way. G&G _ Magazine is proud to present a curated selection of 21 Outstanding Professionals who are redefining the meaning of Craftsmanship in their own unique manner, blending tradition with contemporary visions and eco-conscious approaches.

The Translucence

By G&G _ Magazine • December 29, 2020
This renovation and addition unravels a chapter of ill-considered renovations to create an urban retreat for a young family on a remarkable site. By re-using more than half of the original structure and improving the home's environmental performance, the project also minimizes the 4000 SF home’s embodied carbon and ongoing carbon footprint. A front facade composed vertical and horizontal wood boards and slats, echoes the trellises and partitions, tying together the home’s public and private expressions and replacing an opaque street presence with a wood screen activated by shifting light from day to night.