Sesc Vila Mariana

Address: Rua Pelotas, 141, São Paulo Built area: 25,277 m2 Public program: Open and indoor squares, theater, auditorium, exhibition space, café, indoor pool, sports courts, fitness room, parking Project by Bonilha & Arquitetos Associados (1988–1997)

The Sesc consists of two tall volumes atop a longer plinth at street and below street levels. Smaller components such as the auditorium, workshops and offices are housed in the taller and slimmer tower, with atrium, at the front of the complex. The 700-seat theatre, swimming pool, gymnasia and a restaurant are stacked in the second, squatter tower. The horizontal and vertical components are connected at various levels by ramps and walkways assisting public movement throughout the complex.

Images by Mariana Wilderom