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SESC 24 de Maio Cultural Centre, designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha and MMBB Arquitetos, is a social and cultural hub in São Paulo, Brazil. This cultural center is a part of the SESC (Serviço Social do Comércio) network, established in 1946 in Rio de Janeiro by private businesses, initially to provide healthcare and subsequently expanding to include cultural and recreational activities.[1][2][3] Renovations began in 2009.[4]
Architecture and Design
editThe cultural center, situated in São Paulo’s commercial district, was originally built as the Mesbla department store. Its transformation into a cultural center saw the innovative use of the building's existing concrete armature, supplemented by a new service tower and a freestanding interior tower. The architectural design includes a full-height atrium, double-height spaces for exhibitions and sports halls, and a theater in the basement.[1][2]
SESC 24 de Maio is noted for blending art, culture, and recreation. It offers a range of programs, from gallery spaces and reading rooms to swimming pools and restaurants, attracting diverse crowds and promoting inclusivity.[1][2]
Legacy and Influence
editSESC 24 de Maio, while echoing the architectural heritage of Lina Bo Bardi’s SESC Pompéia, stands as an independent and unique architectural accomplishment.[3][5] The center demonstrates the potential of adaptive reuse in architecture and urban revitalization.[1][2][3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Beaumont, Eleanor (2019-10-14). "Social climber: SESC 24 de Maio cultural centre in São Paulo, Brazil by Paulo Mendes da Rocha and MMBB Arquitetos". Architectural Review. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ a b c d Viva, Arquitectura. "SESC 24 de Maio, São Paulo - Paulo Mendes da Rocha MMBB". Arquitectura Viva. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ a b c Fitz, Angelika; Krasny, Elke; Architekturzentrum Wien, eds. (2019). Critical care: architecture and urbanism for a broken planet. Vienna: Architekturzentrum Wien. ISBN 978-0-262-53683-7.
- ^ "5 motivos para visitar o novo Sesc 24 de Maio no centro de São Paulo - Editorial". SP-Arte (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ BauNetz. "Das Kulturzentrum SESC24 de Maio von Paulo Mendes da Rocha und MMBB Arquitetos - Projekte - baunetz interior|design". www.baunetz-id.de. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
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