In the lush enclave of Alto da Boa Vista, where nature still whispers through the trees, ELLE unveils a new expression of residential living: one that embraces the essence of Brazil’s modernist heritage, filtered through the brand’s signature lens of curated elegance.
Comprising just 14 exclusive villas, ELLE Collection São Paulo is a rare, deeply considered architectural set of residences that embody tropical essentialism — a design philosophy that is sensorial yet stripped back, structured yet free-flowing. It’s an architecture of continuity, where light, material, and atmosphere speak louder than ornament.
- Type: Residential & Restaurant
- Location: São Paulo, Brasil
- Brand: ELLE
At the heart of each villa, wood becomes the protagonist — flowing across the ceiling and beyond the glass to blur the boundaries between inside and out. This seamless connection to the garden and pool allows the home to breathe with its surroundings: open, fluid, and tactile.
Every element has been intentionally reimagined for clarity and calm. From the sculptural staircase to the refined kitchen layout and discreetly integrated features, the design speaks in quiet, sophisticated gestures.
A soft, sanded concrete floor anchors the space with tactile elegance, while a custom wooden cobogó wraps the stair void — casting delicate shadows and adding a final layer of artisanal grace.
The entire second floor is dedicated to family life, featuring a warm, light-filled TV lounge under a skylight, creating a cosy yet airy space where everyone can gather, relax, and feel at home.
Above, each villa offers a private rooftop retreat — complete with a garden and lounge area — crafted to embrace the open sky with the same understated refinement found throughout.
The Partners Behind the Vision
- Lagardère News: The owner of the ELLE and ELLE DECORATION brands, a global powerhouse with a network reaching more than 250 million people globally. Lagardère Active Enterprises is the dedicated business unit of the Lagardère Group in charge of the brands’ extension programs inside the ELLE International division. In 80 countries, ELLE is a powerhouse brand with a non-media presence that contains more than 250 licensees such as, in the hospitality sector, ELLE Café, ELLE Salon, ELLE Spa licensees and ELLE Residences.
- ARQUINAUT: An international architecture and design studio, as well as a real estate consultancy, shaping the future of branded real estate. The studio is distinguished by its ability to translate the cultural language of lifestyle brands into sophisticated residential environments, delivering both the technical expertise and creative direction required to transform brand equity into tangible architectural value. As the technical representative for ELLE Branded Real Estate, ARQUINAUT brings the brand’s core values, spirit, and lifestyle to life through distinctive architectural and interior environments.
- Meira Mattos Incorporadora: Meira Mattos Incorporadora develops high-end real estate projects in São Paulo, blending signature architecture, well-being, and uncommon residential experiences.