Sonastério opened in April 2017 in the state of Minas Gerais, which is a 30-minute drive from Belo Horizonte. Owned by musician / engineer Bruno Barros, it is the first world-class destination studio in Brazil. The concept of Sonastério started in 2014 and came to fruition thanks to the collaboration between famed Brazilian architect João Diniz and global architectural acoustic consulting firm WSDG.
Perched atop a scenic bluff overlooking the pristine Minas Gerais mountain range, the location for this destination recording facility was chosen due to Minas Gerais? being home to great musicians and great music in the country. The region is also known for its heritage of architecture and colonial art in historical cities as well as the landscapes marked by mountains and valleys ? all of which inspired the aesthetics of the house/studio.
“The name Sonastério is a play on words or a mix between two words: som (sound) + monastério (monastery), so it?s like a ‘Monastery for Sound’ or a ‘Sound Monastery’. The word ‘Sonastério’ translates really well with the concept of the brand, the location of the house/studio and the atmosphere around it. Sonastério is a, ?creativity retreat; Our slogan is ?music enlightens? because music is our religion,? says Barros, who is the music producer and CEO of Sonastério.
The modernistic glass and concrete 8,000 square foot structure features a 1,500 square foot world-class recording studio with...