Get to know the intervention signed by Cité at the Misericórdia Building in SP

In the heart of the historic center of São Paulo, A few steps from the Cathedral of the Sé, a new chapter in the relationship between architecture, Memory and City is about to start. During the 14th DW! São Paulo Design Week, The Misericórdia Building, Located in Largo da Misericórdia, 20, becomes a vibrant space for meetings and debates. The retrofit signed by the incorporator Somauma revitalized the nine floors of the building, Creating a dynamic environment where art, design and technology meet.

Cité's architects and co -creators, Celso Rayol and Fernando Costa

With the theme Hands and coats, the project proposal, supported by Eliane, invites the public to rediscover the city from a new perspective. The idea is to cross urban landscapes and explore spontaneous flows of interaction, promoting new ways to inhabit and connect with urban spaces. Like this, The revitalization of the building not only rescues its history, but it also projects new possibilities for the future.

Besides that, The event brings together several creative, among them the Cité Arquitetura, co -creators of Milo Collection. One of the highlights is on the first floor, where a functional kitchen mounted by Electrolux comes to life. The space, coated with the series Milo and reverse, will be commanded by chef Rodrigo Freire, providing immersive gastronomic experiences.

Already in the seventh floor, The environment known as “Gingibrh” presents a special pagination with the Aquarium series, one of Eliane's most special releases in 2024.

Retrofit on the building and city scale: CITÉ ARCHITECTURE'S LOOK

The retrofit signed by Cité is located on the 1st floor of the Misericórdia Building

Among the highlights of the programming, Cité Arquitetura's lecture takes place on the day 12 March, at 16h, On the first floor of the Misericórdia Building. Recognized for its sensitive approach and integrated into the urban context, The carioca office brings an essential reflection on the rehabilitation of buildings as a strategy for more sustainable and connected cities.

More than a simple aesthetic renewal, Retrofit is a powerful tool for transforming underused spaces into living places full of meaning. During gym, the technical challenges of this approach will be discussed in different urban contexts, beyond the importance of balanced architectural innovation and historical preservation.

In a scenario of intense changes in the way cities are lived, initiatives like this reaffirm the fundamental role of architecture in the resignification of urban spaces. That, the mercy building becomes a symbol of collective transformation, where past and future are found to create new possibilities for the city and its inhabitants.

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