Acaiaca building

The Acaiaca Building is an office structure in downtown Belo Horizonte with a symmetrical facade and rectangular window openings. It displays multiple floors with ordered arrangement in its architectural elements.

The structure was built in 1943 and marked the start of a new phase in the city's development. It rose during Brazil's modernization efforts in the mid-20th century.

The building takes its name from a native plant, linking modern architecture to Brazilian identity. Visitors can observe in the facade the design language of an era when the city reinvented itself.

The building sits in the commercial zone of downtown and is easily reached on foot. Visitors should note that it remains an active office building, so access to interior spaces may be limited.

The structure was one of the first tall office buildings to rise in the city during the 1940s. Its construction documents the moment when Belo Horizonte began transforming into a modern metropolis.

Location: Belo Horizonte

Inception: 1943

Address: Av. Afonso Pena, nº 867

GPS coordinates: -19.92053,-43.93739

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42