Saldanha Marinho Building, Art Deco building in Sé district, São Paulo, Brazil.
Description
The Saldanha Marinho Building stands at Rua Líbero Badaró 39 and is an eleven-story Art Deco structure with distinctive geometric forms and curved lines. The facade displays typical design elements of this style period with clean, ordered compositions.
History
The structure was built between 1929 and 1933 and was originally planned for the São Paulo Automobile Club. It was later acquired by the Paulista Railway Company and repurposed for different uses.
Culture
The building showcases early Art Deco style and stands as an important example of this movement in Brazil. Its characteristic geometric forms and curved lines are clearly visible from street level.
Practical
The building is located in the Sé district and is easy to view from the sidewalk as it sits on a major street. Recent renovations have improved accessibility and updated electrical systems.
Did you know?
The building now houses offices for the State Secretary of Public Security, though it was originally designed as a gathering place for automobile club members. This repurposing shows how historical structures in the city have adapted to serve different functions.
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