[2] The idea for Apartamento was born out of Alegre’s experiences traveling across Europe as a photographer.
He would often stay with friends and in the process, became interested in how people express themselves through their living spaces.
[4] Originally, he and Sosa thought they would publish a book, but later decided to create a magazine instead.
[5] The first issue featured Mike Mills, a founding member of the alternative rock band R.E.M.
[5] Apartamento is, in part, a reaction to the sterile and impersonal-looking homes Alegre, Velardi and Sosa often saw in interior-design and architectural magazines.