Sao Paulo architecture

Located in São Paulo’s Pinheiros district, Dynamic Pinheiros is a corporate building within a mixed-use development combining office, residential, and retail functions. Positioned in an area with good access to public transportation and cycling infrastructure, the project addresses sustainability through mobility planning, industrialized construction methods, resource efficiency, and flexible workplace environments. The building achieved LEED v4 BD+C Core and Shell certification and incorporates measures intended to reduce construction impacts, improve operational efficiency, and support long-term adaptability. Pedro Vannucchi   Urban location and sustainable mobility The project’s location in Pinheiros form... More

Today Faria Lima is a project for Canopus Construtora, located in Vila Olímpia, São Paulo. The building has a mixed-use solution with blocks arranged side by side, and the identity of each block is clear in the differentiation of uses. The design distinguishes between uses by organizing residential and corporate areas into separate volumes with independent entrances, both accessed from the same street — Rua Quatá. The corporate block, clad in a glass skin, faces Rua Quatá, with visibility from Avenida Faria Lima — a well-known corporate hub. The corporate volume offers a total of 4,013m² of gross leasable area. The development stands as a strategically located mixed-use building, integrated into... More

Sou Perdizes is a mixed-use building integrated into the neighbourhood in the western zone of São Paulo. The area is undergoing transformation through the process of verticalization and the arrival of the Orange Line of the metro. With nearly 11,000 m² of built area, the project stands out for its volumetry, shaped by the L-shaped plot, with each block’s height aligned to that of the neighbouring buildings. Pedro Vannucchi Pedro Vannucchi Pedro Vannucchi The long-stay studios were strategically positioned on Rua Cardoso de Almeida, while the residential area stretches along Rua Bartira. The project’s layout resulted in the creation of a well-designed access area with integrated landscaping, commercial... More

Mixing uses on a single plot proves to be one of the most effective public-spirited design gestures for improving the functionality, accessibility, and safety of the surrounding area. Meet, a project that combines a commercial block with a residential one through a central plaza, adopts this concept to establish itself in the Pinheiros neighborhood, in the western zone of São Paulo. The heights of the two blocks do not differ too much in the landscape, despite the sloping lot. Caption Caption Caption The uphill terrain accommodated the residential building on the higher part, with its options for studio-type units and one- and two-bedroom apartments. The façade features materials that follow a warm palette, wi... More

Designed by the architecture firm Königsberger Vannucchi, the Sesc Avenida Paulista unit, opened in 2018, stands out as an extension of the avenue itself, establishing itself as a free territory to be appropriated by the general public. Among its structural characteristics, the concept unfolds in the large access points, the various social interaction areas – with internal squares and a rooftop terrace – and even in the choice of materials, such as the use of non-reflective glass. The choice of this material, combined with zinc panels on the façade, reveals the various activities carried out inside the building. Architecture is only complete when activated by the flow of people, and for this relationship, the entire... More

Located within the block defined by Avenida Bem-te-vi and Arapapi and Arapanés streets, Bem Moema is a mixed-use development that articulates precise architectural solutions for complex urban and programmatic contexts. The project emerged from the need to reconcile an extensive program — combining residential units, office suites and ground-floor retail — within a consolidated urban fabric. The adopted strategy divided the complex into three complementary sectors, organizing uses while enhancing its relationship with the surrounding city. Pedro Vannucchi Pedro Vannucchi The residential tower, positioned at the corner of Bem-te-vi and Arapapi, features five apartments per floor, with retail at ground level faci... More

A BTS (Built to Suit) development carried out by the developer Patrimônio, the architectural project for Carandá Educação had as its main premise the optimization of costs and construction deadlines, with an extensive and complex program of needs to be implemented on a 3,275.18 m² plot of land. In pursuit of the best result, considerations included optimizing land occupancy and usage, rationalizing the built area, sustainability solutions, accessibility and safety, interactivity between the environments of the program of needs, and connection with the surroundings. Inspired by the origins of the Carandá Vivavida Educação school — welcoming, with plural pedagogical actions, and comm... More

Located in one of the city’s most leafy neighborhoods, the Arte Concreta building offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between architecture and landscape. The project, composed of a residential tower and situated in Jardins, is structured by two volumes rotated 45 degrees, organizing the interior spaces to enhance natural lighting and cross ventilation in the units. This volumetric configuration, which solves the corner site implantation, also creates unique views for residents while expanding the visual connection with the green area of the Jardins neighborhood. Pedro Vannucchi Pedro Vannucchi The 340 m² apartments feature an internal garden as a key element, promoting spatial integration between intimate a... More

Designed by Königsberger Vannucchi, HY Pinheiros is a mixed-use development in the Pinheiros district of São Paulo. Developed through a partnership between Hines Capital and construction firm Porto Ferraz, the project responds to the demands of contemporary urban workplaces while strengthening the relationship between the building and the public realm. Anchored by a LEED Gold-certified corporate office tower, the development prioritises spatial flexibility, daylight access, and urban connectivity as part of its environmental strategy. Pedro Vannucchi The project occupies a prominent corner site at the intersection of Rebouças Avenue and Teçandá Street. From the outset, the design was shaped by two pri... More

The high-end residential project began through an important competition, which we won with a proposal carefully aligned with the established brief. From that point on, a shift in the investors’ strategy profoundly redefined the project’s expectations, triggering an intense process of exploration and experimentation that elevated it to a far more ambitious level. Neorama The result, driven by strong leadership and the integrated work of a multidisciplinary team bringing together specialists from different fields, was a memorable building — a true sculpture embedded in São Paulo’s urban landscape. Neorama At 280 Art Boulevard, our goal was to create a building that would stand out in a truly unique w... More

Located in Moema, São Paulo, near Ibirapuera Park, Normandie is a residential project designed by Königsberger Vannucchi for Gafisa. The building harmonizes with the surroundings of Rua Normandia, a street characterized by low-rise residences and a European-inspired atmosphere with cobblestone streets, boutique shops, and cafés.The architectural brief called for a project that would respect and integrate with this delicate urban fabric while offering modern and sophisticated living spaces. Key challenges included balancing the vertical scale of the building with the intimate scale of the neighborhood and ensuring that the design felt light and refined rather than imposing. Pedro Vannucchi Pedro Vannucchi The pr... More

A small and charming jewel encrusted in the middle of one of the most emblematic architectural landmarks, from the mid 20th century São Paulo.   The spatiality. Our major goal was to increase the capacity and the quality of books, records and CD storage and exhibition, of the “Desculpe a Poeira” (Sorry for the Dust), a second-hand book store within ten years of existence. Pedro Mascaro The place has the same inner volume as a container, 50 m³; alongside an area of 18.6m² (3m x 6.2m), and a ceiling height of 2.72m. So, its layout was optimized to ensure perimetral circulation around the central bookcase, promoting the book storage gaining in all the walls and planned furniture. In total, it was pos... More

The Baronesa Apartment originally boasted a well-structured layout, featuring a spacious living room with a balcony, a master bedroom, and two additional bedrooms. The clients expressed their desire for a fully renovated kitchen, one that is luminous and expansive, capable of seamlessly integrating with the living room or being closed off as needed for daily activities. To fulfill this vision, we devised a sliding door that offers flexibility: it can be fully opened, recessed into the wall, or closed altogether. Maura Mello One of the primary challenges of this projvect centered around the living room's layout. Given the room's square shape, we opted for a double sofa that effectively divides the space into a TV area and a lounge, ens... More

The Waldyr Beira Building, developed by Perkins&Will São Paulo for the Construtora e Incorporadora Pedra Forte, brings an innovative proposition to the corporate building segment. Located in one of the most valued regions of São Paulo's capital, Rebouças Avenue, the single-tower development has 22 corporate floors with nearly 6 meters of double-height. "This is a strategy to vertically expand the constructive potential while maintaining the floor area, thus providing a breathtaking view of the tree-lined horizon of Jardins neighborhood," says Douglas Tolaine, Design Principal of the studio. The landscape can be admired right from the first floor, positioned at the level of the treetops. Pedro Mascaro Pedro M... More