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Visiting Casacor (an Architectural Annual Exhibition) with Mal :)

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This blog is the continuation on my almost endless blog "Meeting travbuddies". Same as the 1st one, it's about the people I met in real life through this page, but during my 2nd year as a TB, hehe. I hope this year would be as much fun as the last one, or maybe funner - if that's possible, hehe. Hopefully I can meet lot of people and help them as much as possible. :) Enjoy the blog :)

Visiting Casacor (an Architectural Annual Exhibition) with Mal :)

Today was a laaaaaaaazy day. Everybody got up past noon, haha. Well, almost everyone. I went to the gym at 11am, haha, the crazy one :P At what point last night, we talked about meeting on Saturday, but I could see it wouldn't happen, haha. I was at home just updating my blog when I read this Saturday would be the last one for the Lima's Architectural Annual Exhibition. I visit it yearly. You can see the new ideas and tendences. My parents are both architects, so Casacor is always a must. Suddenly I had an idea: why don't go to Casacor with Mal this year? He's an architect too and would love to do it. Well, I wasn't wrong and as soon as I mentioned this idea to Mal, he was asking at what time we would meet, haha.

Casacor changed location yearly and this time they remodelated 2 old houses in Barranco.
Casa Dasso
I'll write a full review about Casacor. If you are in town while Casacor is going on and you like to see something related to Architecture, visit it! It's forbidden taking pictures there; otherwise I'd have taken tons of them, uffff. Ok, back to the story. We met in Barranco and went for the tickets. There were 31 rooms to see in the first house. It was so nice going with someone who appreciates the design so much. He was checking every single detail and trying every chair, sofa, haha. The house had different rooms and you could see bedrooms, kitchens, dinning rooms, studios, bathrooms, etc. But one room was very interesting for us: "The Globe Trekker's  Studio" haha. Maybe this would be an inspiration for the HQ, haha. More than a decoration idea, it's about travels' memories.
Mal with wine and kitty
I like that concept!

Then we moved to the second house, which was the Peruvian House "Casa Peruana". The idea of mixing Peruvian with Contemporary Ideas was very interesting. We were checking every room.  They even had one for the Peruvian Dog, haha. I think Gunther would love it, since it has a bath tub, a small table for his friends and even a closet, haha. We saw a bar there. They had some Cuzquenas (beer), but I thought they were on sale... until a girl came and asked the guy if the beers were just on sale. The guy said they were for free. What?! Ok, we were thirsty and got 2 beers, haha. They weren't cold, but the wheater was a bit cool, so they were cold enough, haha. With our beer we kept on walking and ended the tour.

It was still early, didn't want to go back home and since we were in Barranco we went to the Angel's place just to chill out.
playing with the cat
We took a sit and I noticed something was coming to us. It was the cat from the owner, haha. It started to play with us while we were having somethign to drink. Mal got a glass of wine and I got just a soda. We started to chat. I don't know if I have said it before, but I feel so lucky Mal decided to stay in Lima for so long. We became good friends and talk about everything all the time, haha. We were getting a bit hungry, but wanted to eat something fresh. Mal remembered the salad I had once and we ended going to one of my favorite bakeries in Miraflores to get a delicious and tasty salad, but we would spoil ourselves and have a glass of wine too. ;)

Ok, time to go back home. It was getting late. Plans for tomorrow? Well, with Mal we don't usually make plans. Just give a call 2 hours ahead, haha.


yadilitta says:
You're right, haha. It was my pleasure. I'm happy you joined me!
Posted on: Nov 04, 2008
malvin_soh says:
The best plan is often not having one at all...I think we respond to spontaneity best!
Thanks for taking me to Casacor...it gave me a different experience to peruvian home culture and design.
:)
Posted on: Nov 04, 2008
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Casa Dasso
Casa Dasso
Mal with wine and kitty
Mal with wine and kitty
playing with the cat
playing with the cat
whos here?
who's here?
Casa cor Peru
Peruvian cultural is growing, not just in the gastronomy or fabric industry, but also in interior design. Casa Cor Peru is a yearly exposition, and this time its eighth exhibition was held in Barranco, where two houses were redesigned by three designers to visually present how Peru can tap into the interior design industry, with 82 expositors and over 53 spaces to enjoy. The 2 houses are focused on the modern and Peruvian style each.

Nevertheless this event is meant to be for architects and interior designers; everyone who likes the design and looks for ideas for the house’s rooms (private, social, lofts, business and exteriors) will enjoy it. The prestige of this exposition is growing yearly and not only because of the quality and esthetic of the exhibited spaces, but also for the spirit of solidarity. Founds are donated to a Children’s institution. So you will be able to help the children while you enjoy the creativity from the Peruvian Architects and Designers.

The first house is the “Casa Dasso”. Its modern and international style is showed in the 22 rooms. One of the rooms I liked the most was the “Estudio de la trotamundos” (“Globetrekker’s studio) which was an interesting idea. According to the decorator it was more than merely a decoration, it was about traveler’s nostalgia. There you can find somebody’s memories and experiences hanging on the walls, like a permanent way to remember them. Each object refers to a place and time.
The second house is the "La Casa Peruana", with a contemporary Peruvian style showed in 31 rooms. This project wants to show a place dedicated to the colors, textures, combinations and fabrics that represent the Peruvian Culture nowadays; which you can see in all the rooms of the house.

Besides the architectural exhibition, you will also be able to enjoy the Peruvian Gastronomy. One of the best cheffs of the country has a café at Casa Dasso; and at Casa Peruana you’d be able to find the “La Memoria del Sabor”, where you can taste Peruvian dishes. Also famous Peruvian artists donated pieces of arts to be exhibited and then sold to raise founds for the children.

If you are in town during October and are interested in see what’s going on with the Peruvian designers, visit Casacor. Just check their website before in order to know where it takes place. Every year they change locations and remodelate different buildings, private and public ones. When you visit Casacor, wear confy shoes, so you can enjoy a wonderful walking.
Casa Dasso
Casa Dasso drawings
the children's playground
Casa Berrocal or Casa Peruana
Casa Berrocal drawing
Peruvian Living Room - Sala Peru
Peruvian Dining Room
Something is being cooked in Peru
evecalde23 says:
I would love to have visited this showhome. I am an interior designer and love to see new designs especialy internationaly. I'm sad to hear that it happens in October and i won't be able to see it but I checked out their website and its very interesting
Posted on: Feb 28, 2009
malvin_soh says:
Couple of thoughts...
I like the backpackers studio as it gave me heaps of wonderful ideas to showcase my year long travel in a confined space, but let´s not forget about the dogroom, which would make every dog envious and raise its expectation on pet luxury!
I enjoy the theme in the second house, especially the 9 framed photographs of various types of potatoes, typically used in peruvian cuisine, adequately displayed in the kitchen.
This is an awesome once a year experience for designers and non-designers to see what inspires home-owners & designers in peru!
:)
Posted on: Nov 04, 2008
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