SESC Pompéia Factory
Sao Paulo BR
Lina Bo Bardi
1986
Type
Cultural
Tags
cultural facilities, postindustrial spaces , community infrastructures, second life, democratic spaces, Brazilian concrete, SESC, 200Best
Visitability
Allowed
Description
This project by Lina Bo Bardi is one of the masterpieces of contemporary architecture in the city of Sao Paulo. A pioneer in the reuse of industrial buildings, the project gives a second life to an old hat factory. The building had already begun to be occupied by residents for leisure activities, a process of citizen public space reclamation that the project encourages rather than fight it . Lina Bo Bardi´s project incorporates two strong concrete volumes linked together by walkways, which give the space a renewed character without forgetting the reference of the factory.The complex is a true open public space where people can enjoy various sports and cultural activities. It is a porous civic space that catalyzes and reflects the civic life of the place.