by Perkins&Will
Art and architecture have a relationship of mutual and continuous inspiration. This constant dialogue guided Perkins&Will in the creation of Figueira Leopoldo, a new launch by MPD Construtora and Helbor Imobiliária in São Paulo. The design of the residential building was inspired by kinetic art, a movement that explores visual effects through physical movements, optical illusions or the positioning of pieces.
“The incredible work of the Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik had a great influence on this project. We created a mobile, dynamic building that takes on a new aesthetic and relationship with the observer depending on the angle and time at which it is seen”, says Douglas Tolaine, project leader and design director at Perkins&Will São Paulo. “Through the façade, which creates these effects, the building relates to the surroundings and the city.”
The façade is the result of a collaboration between Perkins&Will and Hunter Douglas: the called Sliding Shutter is composed of 2800 sqm of wooden panels in a gradient, starting from a lighter tone, passing through a medium tone until reaching darker nuances, allowing the building to be admired from great distances.
The sliding brises give even more movement to the building’s identity, in addition to helping to control natural lighting and ventilation in the apartments. “Throughout the entire building, the brises take on the leading role of moving on each floor and creating a work of art that will have a new configuration every day, just like the works of our inspiring artist”, adds Douglas.
Located on Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães street, the building presented a great challenge to the architects: fitting the program of a high-end building into a plot of 1,793.61 sqm. As a solution, the project was divided into two parts. “The division resulted in separate social and service areas, a feature that will provide a 360º view of the entire intimate area, without interrupting the service core in the middle of the layout”, explains Adriana Barbosa, the Project Manager.
The 114.25m high building with 17,466 sqm of built area will have 32 exclusive apartments, with a Garden unit and a Duplex unit. The outdoor area has a garden, lounge, party room, playroom, swimming pool, spa and fitness space. The landscaping in the internal area is designed by Benedito Abbud and the interior design project is by Carlos Rossi.
On the outside, a stone wall and wooden slats create permeability, making the walk more friendly and pleasant.
Category:Residential TowersYear:2021Location:São Paulo, Brazil Architects:Perkins&WillDesign Team: Douglas Tolaine, Fernando Vidal, Lara Kaiser, Adriana Barbosa, Fátima Oliveira, Adriana Collet, Daniel Falcão, Gabriel Freitas, Isabella Gasparini, Rodrigo Gianoni, Giovanna Mello, Fabio Pittas, Letícia Piza, and Carlos Arthur SouzaContractor:MPD Engenharia and Helbor ImobiliáriaClient: MPD Engenharia and Helbor ImobiliáriaPhotographer: Neorama