Platina Axis and Platina 220 building

Jorge Königsberger and Gianfranco Vannucchi

Project implementation: Brazil
Project development: Brazil

Platina 220, a mixed-use building in Tatuapé, East Zone of São Paulo, and the tallest in the city — at 172 meters high and 50 floors —, is part of the Eixo Platina, an urbanization proposal with the creation of a new centrality, designed by Porte Engenharia in conjunction with Königsberger Vannucchi.

Located across from Shopping Tatuapé, the building combines several uses: shops on the ground floor, a hotel and residential units in the lower third, commercial complexes in the middle, and office buildings in the upper third. This diversity aims to attract businesses to the area and reduce residents' commutes to other areas of the capital.

Platina features a striking volume, with ventilated façade elements in light-colored porcelain. The central prismatic block, with terraces and windows arranged in varying positions, creates an effect of light and shadow, shaping the building as a monolith carved into the landscape. Side blocks in darker tones preserve the verticality and function as buttresses, highlighting the building's perceived support.

The main entrance is on Rua Bom Sucesso, where the main prism "steps" onto the ground floor. In the area surrounding the block, retail spaces create two outdoor areas: tree-lined perimeter sidewalks in the public space and private leisure areas above the stores for the building's users.

To achieve the building potential and urban benefits, all the instruments of the New São Paulo Master Plan of 2014 were used. The result is a building that seeks to requalify the region, with mixed use, active facades and interaction with the street.

Participate in the program of debates, workshops and associated activities!

TODAY (18.10)

10am – table Taking action for climate adaptation from the Public Authorities

10am – workshop Design marathon to communicate fair, resilient and low-carbon cities

2pm – table Achieving decarbonization and resilience in the built environment

3:00 PM – Alfredo Sirkis Piratininga Park Book Launch – Nature, Innovation and Socio-Environmental Justice

4:00 PM – Publication Launch of the II Climate Emergency and City Seminar

6:30 p.m. – Closing Session + Awards Ceremony of the 14th BIAsp International Schools Competition 

TOMORROW (19.10)

4:00 PM – Let the water flow…A tribute to architect Kongjiang Yu and cinematographers Luiz Ferraz and Rubens Crispim 

5:00 PM – activity Urgent Panorama! Visit to the Panorama Lab project in Jardim Panorama 

JOIN! IT'S ALL FREE!

The Biennial is open until October 19th!

NOTE OF CONDOLENCE

With deep sorrow, the Brazilian Institute of Architects – São Paulo Department (IABsp) mourns the passing of architect and landscape architect Kongjian Yu, a global leader in ecological urbanism, and the members of his team who accompanied him, tragically killed during the filming of a documentary. The institute is honored to have had him as a participant in the 14th São Paulo International Architecture Biennial, where his transformative vision strengthened the dialogue between global challenges and local realities. IABsp emphasizes that Yu's contribution, which transcends borders, will remain an inspiration for generations and expresses its condolences to China, to the families of all the deceased, to his friends, and to all those impacted by his genius and dedication. Read the full note here.