TRT Concept Store in Brazil Translates Menswear Tailoring into Architecture

Henrique Hoffman transforms a 1960s residence into a contemporary menswear boutique, translating tailoring principles into architectural expression. In Belo Horizonte, Brazil, architect Henrique Hoffman transforms a 1960s residence into the TRT Concept Store, a two-level retail space spanning 400 square metre. The project draws on the principles of menswear tailoring, translating garment construction into building materials, spatial geometry, and light.The exterior sets the premise with an interlocking brick façade that mirrors the woven structure of textiles, giving the building a distinctive presence along the street. The carefully arranged brickwork establishes a continuous pattern across the upper façade, framed by bold […]