A 380-square-meter experimental pavilion in Campo Belo uses the site’s natural level changes to minimize earthwork while creating a controlled monumentality. The pavilion becomes smaller relative to surrounding tall residential towers yet maintains strong visual presence for street passersby and garden visitors. It is the second temporary structure in a series across São Paulo, shifting from lightness and Brazilian modern legacies to geology, weight, solidity, and grounding. The canopy functions as a sunshade, casting shadows and protecting circulation from rain. A rigorous geometric composition unifies volumes inspired by Brazilian concrete and neoconcrete art, referencing Lygia Pape and Hélio Oiticica.
"“This gives the ensemble a certain controlled monumentality. It is a building that becomes smaller in relation to the tall residential towers around it, yet asserts a strong visual presence for those passing by the street or moving through the project's gardens,” says Zanatta."
"“While the previous pavilion explored a greater sense of formal lightness, this one emphasizes its relationship with the ground. The project relies on grounding and on the physical presence of its volumes as its main strategy, establishing a more direct reading between architecture and terrain,” the architect explains."
"“We wanted the pavilion to behave like a sculpture at an urban scale, ensuring internal spatial fluidity while creatin”"
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