Bianca Building
Between the heart and the most bohemian neighborhood of the city
Technical details
Type of project: renovation with change of use (commercial to residential)
Area: 7,922 m²
Architectural project: MMBB Arquitetos
Interior design: Metro Objetos
Development: Planta.Inc.
Production and creative direction: Planta.Inc.
Interior design: Planta.Inc.
Lighting project: Estúdio Lodi
Visual communication: Alles Blau Studio
The architectural design by MMBB emphasizes the large, well-lit spaces provided by the glass facades, adapting the building to accommodate residential units of different types. On the ground floor, a café has been opened to enhance its facade.
Bela Vista
Bela Vista is a small multicultural district located in the central region of São Paulo. The history of its population origins is latent to this day, with Bixiga, or Little Italy, a listed neighborhood within the district, full of culture and gastronomy, with Italian bars and restaurants that date back to its first residents.
With a history linked to workers and samba, Bela Vista borders large economically important areas of São Paulo, such as the Paulista, República and Vergueiro regions, and is easily accessible and structurally well served by public transportation.
Over the past 10 years, the area’s flourishing as a cultural hub has led to a considerable increase in the neighborhood’s rental value, bringing in new residents, new businesses and increasing the value of existing ones.
An important neighborhood for the sociocultural development of São Paulo, Bela Vista is located between the city’s largest financial district, Avenida Paulista, and the city center. Its most emblematic places include the São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP), Japan House and Casa das Rosas, the Ruth Escobar Theater, samba circles and open-air jazz performances in Bixiga.