Andrade Morettin Architects

Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building

Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building
© Pedro Vannucchi

RETROFIT IN THE CASTELO BRANCO BUILDING

Andrade Morettin + GOAA

ARCHITECTS
Andrade Morettin, Goaa- Gusmão Otero Arquitetos Associados

YEAR
2016

CATEGORY
Mixed Use Architecture, Office Buildings, Extension

COLLABORATION
Joana Mitre, Marina Novaes, Marina Pereira

PHOTOGRAPHS
Pedro Vannucchi

LOCATION
Brás, Brazil

AREA
5000

Text description provided by architect.

Of remarkable presence in the landscape of the Concordia, the Castelo Branco building was underutilized, its facade of monumental dimensions and animated by its brise-soleil did not reflect the abandonment of its interior.

If on the one hand, the intense movement of Rangel Pestana Avenue makes it difficult to lease the large office floorplans, on the other hand, it produces such appreciation of the commercial space on the ground floor that makes impossible any intervention that would consider closing it.

Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building
© Pedro Vannucchi
Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building
© Pedro Vannucchi

The project seeks to reconcile two demands: to create a comfortable and attractive access for the office floors tenants and to maintain direct access to the retail space on the ground floor.

he result is a design made with materials that are recognizable in the landscape of the region, enabling quick and clean construction and creating a clear access space.

Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building
© Pedro Vannucchi
Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building
© Pedro Vannucchi
Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building
© Pedro Vannucchi
Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building
© Pedro Vannucchi

By taking advantage of an old disused ramp, the new entrance seeks to be direct and generous seeking to capture the attention of the pedestrian to the interior of the building.

In the office spaces, minimal interventions sought to recover the existing finishes within the sets.

The granite flooring in the circulation was maintained and the frames and bricks recovered to facilitate its use.

Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building
© Pedro Vannucchi
Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building
© Pedro Vannucchi

In the rooftop, we proposed the installation of a pavilion made with a pre-fabricated wooden structure that would house a space for events and a restaurant. This equipment allows a public access to the panoramic view and creates a space of contemplation at the top of the metropolis of São Paulo.

Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building
© Pedro Vannucchi
Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building
© Pedro Vannucchi


Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building
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Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building
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Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building
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Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building
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Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building
Floor Plan 2
Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building
Floor Plan 3
Retrofit in the Castelo Branco Building
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Andrade Morettin Architects
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