Located within Eixo Platina, an urban restructuring plan for São Paulo’s East Zone developed by Königsberger Vannucchi Arquitetos Associados in partnership with Porte Engenharia e Urbanismo, Almagah 227 was conceived to meet the growing demand for corporate and commercial spaces close to the region’s residential areas. The complex stems from the same principle that structures the entire masterplan: bringing housing, work and leisure into closer proximity, reducing daily commutes and qualifying the urban environment through diverse and connected infrastructure.
Almagah 227 reflects the core principles of Eixo Platina by incorporating programmatic diversity, strong integration with its surroundings and architectural solutions that enhance the city. The mixed-use vertical occupation of the site, combined with an active ground floor and qualified urban infrastructure, positions the project as a transformative agent in one of São Paulo’s most densely populated districts.
The complex consists of two towers with distinct programs—one corporate and one residential—connected by a 1,930 m² elevated glazed volume. The bridge structure stands out through its materiality and color, contrasting with the façades of both towers.
By articulating the two buildings, the bridge preserves the individual reading of each tower while simultaneously reinforcing their unity as a single ensemble. It expands the functional integration of the development and consolidates the identity of the complex.
At ground level, the project enhances its relationship with the street through accessible retail spaces that extend along the block, with storefronts facing tree-lined sidewalks. This strategy creates a permeable and welcoming pedestrian experience.
In addition to offering collective and convivial spaces for the neighborhood, this solution establishes a transition zone between public and private realms, encouraging permanence and urban vitality.
Most of the building employs a ventilated façade system, which creates an օդ cavity between the porcelain cladding and the masonry. In this system, constant air circulation removes approximately 20% of the absorbed heat, improving thermal insulation and reducing the load on the air-conditioning system. The solution also offers advantages in terms of construction safety and productivity. Execution time is faster and waste generation significantly lower compared to conventional systems, while resulting in a façade that requires less maintenance.
Project Data
Mixed-use development comprising residential units, compact residential units and studios (20–89 sqm), corporate floor plates (215–900 sqm), and a coworking floor (4,500 sqm).
Design period: 2015–2021
Construction period: 2021–2024
Total built area: 66,150.72 sqm
2 interconnected towers, 25 and 27 stories
Basements: 2 levels
Ground floor and 1st floor: retail and lobbies for compact residential, studios, coworking and corporate
2nd–3rd floors: coworking
4th floor: corporate and residential leisure
Commercial Tower
5th–12th floors: lower corporate typical floors
13th–14th floors: corporate and restaurant (bridge)
15th–27th floors: upper corporate typical floors
Residential Tower
5th–12th floors: studio typical floors
13th–14th floors: corporate and restaurant (bridge)
15th–25th floors: compact residential typical floors
Architecture: Königsberger Vannucchi Arquitetos Associados
Authors: Jorge Königsberger, Gianfranco Vannucchi, Liliana Vergamini Luna de Sá, Ismael Lopes, Francesc De Fuentes
Team: Adrien Lavernhe, Aline Cerqueira, Audrey Máximo, Caio Nunes, Carlos Almeida, Carla Estrella, Cibele Silva, Dante Pimentel, Douglas Lopes, Eduardo Tong, Engelbert Bertoni, Erika Chioato, Fabrizio Rastelli, Felipe Figueiredo, Felipe Rossi, Isadora Citrin, Maiara Varoli, Marina Girondo, Marina Luxi, Pedro Aquino, Sabrina Aaron, Sarah Nunes, Thais Bombonati, Thatiana Docampo, Thawan Trigo, Daniel Toledo (Executive Director).
Development and Construction: Porte Engenharia e Urbanismo
Structural Engineering: Edatec Engenharia
Building Systems Engineering: Projetar Engenharia
HVAC Design: Teknika Projetos e Consultoria
Interior Design: Suíte Arquitetos
Landscape Design: Tagü
Façade Consultancy: P&S Consultores
Certification Consultancy: CTE
Fire Safety Consultancy: Engepoint
Elevator Consultancy: MB Engenharia
Foundations: Consultrix Engenheiros Associados
Waterproofing: Imper Solutions
Lighting Design: Esther Stiller
Operations: Geiah
Wind Tunnel Testing: IPT – Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas
Envelope Design: Addor & Associados
Coordination and BIM Compatibility: Sena Arquitetura
Façade System: Venfaq and Portobello
About Königsberger Vannucchi Arquitetos Associados
For 54 years, we have developed architectural and planning projects based on a collaborative, proactive, and culturally responsible approach.
Over these five decades, we have created—together with our clients—emblematic buildings and urban spaces in Brazil’s most important cities. Our contemporary architecture responds to the challenges of its time, identifying transformations and reinventing itself with each new cycle.
For us, design is a collective act. Supported by a diverse, talented, and experienced team, we develop spaces that seek to respond today to the needs of tomorrow.
We continuously invest in innovation, combining it with our commitment to technical excellence in order to deliver assets of high economic and cultural value.
About the Partners
Jorge Königsberger holds a degree in Architecture and Urbanism from Mackenzie University – FAU/Mackenzie (1971). He was a professor at FAU/FAAP and FAU/Mackenzie, served as director of the São Paulo chapter of the Brazilian Institute of Architects (IAB/SP), and was president of the Brazilian Association of Architecture Firms (AsBEA).
Gianfranco Vannucchi holds a degree in Architecture and Urbanism from the University of São Paulo – FAU/USP (1975). He served as president of AsBEA and of the Association of Friends of the Brazilian House Museum (AAMCB), and as a board member of the São Paulo Biennial Foundation.
Daniel Toledo holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo (2009). He joined Königsberger Vannucchi in 2013 and became a partner in 2016. He is currently co-ambassador of the Digital, Sustainable, and Industrialized Construction Network (RCDS+I) and a member of the Executive Committee of the Civil Construction Club.
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