RADDAR: Through the ambitious renovation of historical buildings in São Paulo, this practice hopes to turn the tide on demolition in the Brazilian city.

The article provides information on RADDAR, an architecture practice based in São Paulo, Brazil, which focuses on converting existing structures into public-facing buildings. The practice's project, the Itu House, involved the transformation of a disused 1970s textile factory into a multifunctional...

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Publicado en:	Architectural Review pp. 74 - 79
Autor principal:	El Mubark, Marwa
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	EMAP Publishing Limited Nov2023
Materias:	Building repair Demolition Historic buildings Adaptive reuse of buildings House construction Structural frames São Paulo (Brazil)
Acceso en línea:	Ver este registro en EBSCOhost

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Sumario:	The article provides information on RADDAR, an architecture practice based in São Paulo, Brazil, which focuses on converting existing structures into public-facing buildings. The practice's project, the Itu House, involved the transformation of a disused 1970s textile factory into a multifunctional space with a photo studio, gallery, offices, and a private home, emphasizing the importance of preserving the existing building fabric and opening it up to the city's surroundings.