Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of São Paulo
Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of São Paulo, Modernist faculty building in Butantã District, São Paulo, Brazil.
Description
The Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism is a modern concrete building in Butantã that spans six levels, characterized by a central atrium with connecting ramps. It provides workshops for model building, photography, printing, and sculpture, as well as experimental construction sites for hands-on learning.
History
The faculty was founded in 1948 and moved to its current location in 1969, where an innovative building by architects Vilanova Artigas and Carlos Cascaldi was constructed. These two architects created a space that shaped the development of Brazilian modernism.
Culture
The building represents the connection between architecture and urban planning, where daily discussions and projects shape ideas about how cities grow and change. You will see students working on designs that will influence real places and communities around them.
Practical
The building is designed so you can move easily between different areas without traditional entrance doors blocking your way. This makes it simple to explore the various workshops and work spaces throughout the facility.
Did you know?
The building deliberately avoids traditional entrance doors, symbolizing that architecture and urban planning are open to all. This unusual design allows students and faculty to interact continuously and exchange ideas without physical barriers.
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