Edifício Itatiaia, Protected residential building in Campinas, Brazil
Description
Edifício Itatiaia is a residential building in Campinas featuring fifteen floors of concrete construction with flowing geometric forms and expansive windows throughout. It houses sixty apartments served by three elevators on a trapezoidal lot in the city.
History
The building was constructed in 1957 during a pivotal moment when Campinas shifted from an agricultural economy toward industrial growth and urban expansion. This transformation reshaped the city's character and infrastructure significantly.
Culture
The building embodies modernist design principles from a transformative period in Brazilian architecture, shaping how residents experience daily life through its open spatial arrangement. The structure reflects how contemporary thinking about urban living expressed itself through concrete and glass.
Practical
The structure is positioned on a trapezoidal plot in central Campinas with straightforward street access and good walkability. The surrounding neighborhood offers typical urban facilities and public transportation connections for getting around the area.
Did you know?
The building uses specially engineered concrete slabs that eliminate the need for interior support beams, a remarkable structural approach. This design creates open floor plans with three-meter ceilings that were progressive for its construction period.
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