A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
Aerial view of São Paulo Corporate Towers nearing completion in 2016.
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Courtesy of Eduardo Lazzarini
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
The continuous green surface weaves across the site around and through the two towers that make up the architectural program.
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Courtesy of Ana Mello
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
The ground plane lifts up in a series of engineered vegetated terraces to form the amenity building.
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Courtesy of Ana Mello
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
End of the winter season 2017. The topographic garden of planted islands curates visual connections between the towers’ lobby and forest
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Courtesy of Ana Mello
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
A display of a dozen different species of the local Ipê (Handroanthus spp.) at the main entrance plaza.
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Courtesy of Ana Mello
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
End of the winter season 2017. The topographic garden of planted islands curates visual connections between the towers’ lobby and forest
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Courtesy of Balmori Associates
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
Native under-canopy plants form the lower layers of the forest.
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A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
Benches and water features are incorporated into the planted islands.
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Courtesy of Balmori Associates
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
The 1km loop highlighted here by contrasting Brazilian granites: Red Dragon in a pixelated field of Rosa Beatriz and Preto pavers.
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Courtesy of Ana Mello
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
The elevated perforated metal path transforms the narrow sidewalk into a unique experience of walking in the canopies of the trees.
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A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
Rendered plan illustrating the continuous green surface displaying Mata Atlantica ecosystem
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A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
Water Management Cycle and Reuse Diagram
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A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
3D collage planting study for the topographic gardens
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A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
Fountain and bench study
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A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
Cardboard model study at the garden of planted islands
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A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
Diagram depicts in red the 1km (0.6 miles) pedestrian loop through the site.
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Winners of the 2017 Architecture MasterPrize Announced (formerly AAP)
Architecture MasterPrize
Architectural Design Of The Year: Hengqin International Financial Center by Aedas
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Aedas Limited
Winners of the 2017 Architecture MasterPrize Announced (formerly AAP)
Architecture MasterPrize
Landscape Design of The Year: Barangaroo Reserve by PWP Landscape Architecture
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PWP Landscape Architecture
Winners of the 2017 Architecture MasterPrize Announced (formerly AAP)
Architecture MasterPrize
Interior Design Of The Year: The Attic - Flamingo Shanghai Office by Neri&hu Design and Research Office
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Neri&hu Design and Research Office
Winners of the 2017 Architecture MasterPrize Announced (formerly AAP)
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Architectural Firm of The Year 2017: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
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