Joelma Building, Modernist skyscraper in downtown São Paulo, Brazil.
The 94-meter-tall office building features 23 floors with reinforced concrete structure and stands at 225 Avenida 9 de Julho in São Paulo.
The building experienced a catastrophic fire in 1974 when an air conditioning unit on the twelfth floor malfunctioned, leading to 179 casualties.
The Joelma Building represents the architectural transformation of São Paulo during the 1970s, designed by Brazilian architect Salvador Candia.
The structure underwent extensive renovations to implement advanced fire prevention systems and now exceeds current safety regulations for commercial buildings.
The building's rooftop became a focal point for implementing new helicopter rescue protocols in high-rise structures across South America.
Location: São Paulo
Architects: Salvador Candia
Floors above the ground: 23
Height: 94 m
Address: Av. Nove de Julho, n.º 225 - República - São Paulo - São Paulo - Brasil
GPS coordinates: -23.54958,-46.64069
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:04
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