Pedregulho Housing Complex, Modern residential complex in São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The curved building spans 20 floors, featuring 328 residential units with views over Guanabara Bay through a system of elevated walkways and pillars.
Architect Affonso Eduardo Reidy designed this public housing project in 1947 to accommodate federal district employees, with the official opening taking place in 1951.
The complex integrates artistic elements, including glass tile mosaics by Roberto Burle Marx and ceramic panels by Candido Portinari in the gymnasium area.
The residential units benefit from natural ventilation and sunlight control through architectural features, while common areas include a school, health clinic, and sports facilities.
The main building adopts a serpentine shape that follows the natural slope of the terrain, supported by variable-height pillars to manage ground irregularities.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Location: São Cristóvão
Inception: 1951
Architects: Affonso Eduardo Reidy
Official opening: 1951
Architectural style: modern architecture
Floors above the ground: 20
GPS coordinates: -22.89245,-43.23347
Latest update: October 1, 2025 21:00
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