Edifício Wilton Paes de Almeida, high-rise building in Largo do Paiçandu, São Paulo, built in the 1960s; caught fire and collapsed on 1 May 2018
The Edifício Wilton Paes de Almeida was a modern residential building in central São Paulo, characterized by its straightforward geometric form and multi-story structure. The structure served as housing for many residents over several decades in the city.
The building was constructed as a significant example of modern architecture and shaped the cityscape of São Paulo for a long time. Its destruction marked the end of an important era of residential architecture in the city.
This building no longer exists today and cannot be visited. Information about its former location is available in local archives and city documentation.
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