MMBB Arquitetos and Brasil Arquitetura: Regenerating Downtown São Paulo



Current Work is a lecture series featuring leading figures in the worlds of architecture, urbanism, design, and art.

This talk focuses on SESC 24 de Maio and Praça das Artes, a pair of cultural projects in the historic center of São Paulo, Brazil, that brought new services, programs, and public spaces to an area characterized by density, diversity, and neglect.

Marta Moreira is cofounding partner of São Paulo-based MMBB Arquitetos, designers of SESC 24 de Maio. She leads the firm, which was founded in 1991, alongside partners Milton Braga and Maria João. In addition to the development of public and institutional building, infrastructural, and urban planning projects, MMBB is committed to cultural and academic activities, including the organization of exhibitions, teaching, and research.

Francisco Fanucci is cofounding partner of São Paulo-based Brasil Arquitetura alongside Marcelo Ferraz. Founded in 1979, the firm works on cultural, institutional, historic preservation, and residential projects across Brazil.The firm designed Praça das Artes.

The lecture was moderated by architect and curator Sol Camacho, founder of São Paulo- and Mexico City-based RADDAR and cultural director of Instituto Bardi/Casa de Vidro.

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