Centro Cultural e de Estudos Superiores Aúthos Pagano, Cultural center and museum in Alto da Lapa, São Paulo, Brazil.
The Centro Cultural e de Estudos Superiores Aúthos Pagano is a museum housed in a modernist residence designed by architect Gregori Warchavchik in 1929. The building contains original furnishings, personal objects, and a specialized library with several thousand titles covering different academic subjects.
The house was built in 1929 as a residential structure and ranks among Brazil's early modernist buildings. In 1982, it was established as a cultural and research center to preserve the legacy of academic Aúthos Pagano.
The center displays the working and living spaces of an intellectual family dedicated to education and knowledge. Visitors can see how the rooms were arranged to support teaching and research.
The center hosts regular lectures and presentations in its auditorium with limited seating capacity. Check the official website before your visit to confirm current opening times and scheduled programs.
The building received protection status in 1978 and ranks among Brazil's earliest examples of modern architecture. Its designation reflects how Warchavchik pioneered new approaches to spatial design and residential planning.
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