Sesc Ipiranga

Address: Rua Bom Pastor, 822, São Paulo Built area: 8,097 m2 Public program: Theater, gymnasium, café, indoor pool, garden Project by Julio Neves (1988–1992)

The location in a low-density residential area, next to a park of national significance, has restricted the height of this Sesc, whose functions are spread out rather than stacked. The external spaces – a small park with a playground – are as popular with users as the swimming pool and gymnasium, which are sunken below street level.

Images by Mariana Wilderom