Edifício Copan, Modern residential skyscraper in Central Zone, São Paulo, Brazil.
The Copan building features a distinctive wave-shaped structure rising 118 meters high with 35 floors and housing 1,160 residential apartments in downtown São Paulo.
Architects Oscar Niemeyer and Carlos Lemos designed this residential complex in 1952, completing construction in 1966 during Brazil's modernist architectural movement.
The building represents a vertical city with 2,000 residents and 70 commercial establishments, reflecting São Paulo's mixed-use urban development approach.
The ground floor contains restaurants, shops, and services, while scheduled guided tours allow visitors to access the rooftop for city views.
The structure's curved facade resembles the tilde accent mark found in the Portuguese language, with each floor containing metal nets to protect pedestrians.
Location: Central Zone of São Paulo
Location: São Paulo
Inception: 1952
Architects: Oscar Niemeyer, Carlos Lemos
Official opening: 1966
Architectural style: modern architecture
Floors above the ground: 35
Floors below the ground: 2
Elevators: 22
Height: 118.43 m
Address: Av. Ipiranga, n.º 200 - República - São Paulo - São Paulo - Brasil
GPS coordinates: -23.54661,-46.64436
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12
Sao Paulo combines modern architecture with cultural diversity. The city presents skyscrapers, historical buildings, museums and parks. From Paulista Avenue to Ibirapuera Park, this metropolis stands as a center of Brazilian art and history.
Oscar Niemeyer created buildings with geometric forms and concrete structures. His works include the Cathedral of Brasília, the Congress building with its distinctive towers, and the disk-shaped Contemporary Art Museum in Niterói. His structures define Brazilian modernism and extend to Europe, such as the Communist Party Headquarters in Paris and the Cultural Center in Asturias.
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