Mirante do Vale
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Mirante do Vale Building (Portuguese
: Condomínio Mirante do Vale, loosely translated as Overlook of the Valley Condominium), commonly called Mirante do Vale, is a 170-metre (558 ft) office skyscraper
located in São Paulo
, Brazil
, in the area of Downtown São Paulo and Vale do Anhangabaú. Constructed from 1959 to 1960, it is the tallest building in São Paulo, being also the tallest skyscraper in Brazil. In the future, it may be surpassed in height by the Torre Sigma of complex Company Business Towers
(189 m/620 ft) located in the south of the city of São Paulo
, and Tour Geneve (185 m/608 ft) located in the city João Pessoa
, Paraíba
. The Mirante do Vale kept the title of tallest skyscraper of Brazil, for over 50 years now and has never been exceeded. It is the 15th tallest skyscraper in South America.
Designed by engineer Waldomiro Zarzur with Aron Kogan, the Mirante do Vale is located in the region of Vale do Anhangabaú, having access via three entrances, one on Prestes Maia Avenue other Pedro Lessa Square and another at Brigadeiro Tobias Street.
The construction of the skyscraper
took two years. Waldomiro was an engineer with considerable experience. His first work, a house at Afonso Brás Street, Vila Nova Conceição, was performed when she was just 21 and still studying engineering at Mackenzie. It was ordering an uncle. At that time, the friendship with fellow student Aron Kogan became a society - which lasted until 1960, when Kogan was murdered Waldomiro took over the company.
It's possible to have an aerial view of Vale do Anhangabaú by visiting the observatory of the Altino Arantes Building
or of the Edifício Itália
, places that seem to be higher. It can also be seen from Viaduto do Chá and Viaduto Santa Efigênia , the latter well in front of the building. In some seasons after its completion the building had a concrete structure poured into the top dotted with big neon signs of various brands, such as Fanta and Sharp
, among others.
The building was known as the Palácio Zarzur Kogan (Zarzur Kogan Palace) until 1988. Being located in a valley, Mirante do Vale sits on a lower part of the city compared to the other two and is, therefore, perceived as being lower than other buildings in the city, such as the Edifício Itália
or the Altino Arantes Building
. Another factor that contributes to the relative lack of knowledge of people towards the building is that it is closed for public visitation, although access to the top can be granted by permission.
and Altino Arantes
.
A bird's eye view of Mirante do Vale is possible from the observation decks of either the Altino Arantes Building
or the Edifício Itália
.
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Portuguese language
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: Condomínio Mirante do Vale, loosely translated as Overlook of the Valley Condominium), commonly called Mirante do Vale, is a 170-metre (558 ft) office skyscraper
Skyscraper
A skyscraper is a tall, continuously habitable building of many stories, often designed for office and commercial use. There is no official definition or height above which a building may be classified as a skyscraper...
located in São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, in the area of Downtown São Paulo and Vale do Anhangabaú. Constructed from 1959 to 1960, it is the tallest building in São Paulo, being also the tallest skyscraper in Brazil. In the future, it may be surpassed in height by the Torre Sigma of complex Company Business Towers
Company Business Towers
Company Business Towers is a mixed use commercial development complex that is currently under construction in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, is estimated to be complete in 2021 will be 189 meters tall and will be the tallest skyscraper in Brazil, once completed...
(189 m/620 ft) located in the south of the city of São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, and Tour Geneve (185 m/608 ft) located in the city João Pessoa
João Pessoa
João Pessoa , is the capital city of the state of Paraíba, was founded in 1585 and sometimes called the city where the sun rises first, is a Brazilian city and the easternmost city in the Americas at 34º47'38"W, 7º9'28"S. Local residents call its easternmost point Ponta do Seixas. It is also...
, Paraíba
Paraíba
Paraíba Paraíba Paraíba (Tupi: pa'ra a'íba: "bad to navigation"; Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: is a state of Brazil. It is located in the Brazilian Northeast, and is bordered by Rio Grande do Norte to the north, Ceará to the west, Pernambuco to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the east...
. The Mirante do Vale kept the title of tallest skyscraper of Brazil, for over 50 years now and has never been exceeded. It is the 15th tallest skyscraper in South America.
History
The construction of the skyscraper
Skyscraper
A skyscraper is a tall, continuously habitable building of many stories, often designed for office and commercial use. There is no official definition or height above which a building may be classified as a skyscraper...
took two years. Waldomiro was an engineer with considerable experience. His first work, a house at Afonso Brás Street, Vila Nova Conceição, was performed when she was just 21 and still studying engineering at Mackenzie. It was ordering an uncle. At that time, the friendship with fellow student Aron Kogan became a society - which lasted until 1960, when Kogan was murdered Waldomiro took over the company.
It's possible to have an aerial view of Vale do Anhangabaú by visiting the observatory of the Altino Arantes Building
Altino Arantes Building
The Altino Arantes Building also known as the Banespa Building, is an important skyscraper located in São Paulo, Brazil.-History:The building was constructed to be the headquarters of the Bank of the State of São Paulo , between 1939 and 1947. It remained the tallest building of the city for two...
or of the Edifício Itália
Edifício Itália
Edifício Itália is a 168 metre tall 46 story skyscraper in São Paulo, Brazil, built from 1956 to 1965. It hosts the Circolo Italiano foundation and Terraço Italia restaurant in its 44th floor. It also has a rooftop observation deck, open for tourists.Edifício Itália was designed by...
, places that seem to be higher. It can also be seen from Viaduto do Chá and Viaduto Santa Efigênia , the latter well in front of the building. In some seasons after its completion the building had a concrete structure poured into the top dotted with big neon signs of various brands, such as Fanta and Sharp
Sharp Corporation
is a Japanese multinational corporation that designs and manufactures electronic products. Headquartered in Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan, Sharp employs more than 55,580 people worldwide as of June 2011. The company was founded in September 1912 and takes its name from one of its founder's first...
, among others.
The building was known as the Palácio Zarzur Kogan (Zarzur Kogan Palace) until 1988. Being located in a valley, Mirante do Vale sits on a lower part of the city compared to the other two and is, therefore, perceived as being lower than other buildings in the city, such as the Edifício Itália
Edifício Itália
Edifício Itália is a 168 metre tall 46 story skyscraper in São Paulo, Brazil, built from 1956 to 1965. It hosts the Circolo Italiano foundation and Terraço Italia restaurant in its 44th floor. It also has a rooftop observation deck, open for tourists.Edifício Itália was designed by...
or the Altino Arantes Building
Altino Arantes Building
The Altino Arantes Building also known as the Banespa Building, is an important skyscraper located in São Paulo, Brazil.-History:The building was constructed to be the headquarters of the Bank of the State of São Paulo , between 1939 and 1947. It remained the tallest building of the city for two...
. Another factor that contributes to the relative lack of knowledge of people towards the building is that it is closed for public visitation, although access to the top can be granted by permission.
Observation
On top of Mirante do Vale, it is possible to observe the entire region of Downtown São Paulo and part of the Paulista Avenue, including buildings ItáliaEdifício Itália
Edifício Itália is a 168 metre tall 46 story skyscraper in São Paulo, Brazil, built from 1956 to 1965. It hosts the Circolo Italiano foundation and Terraço Italia restaurant in its 44th floor. It also has a rooftop observation deck, open for tourists.Edifício Itália was designed by...
and Altino Arantes
Altino Arantes Building
The Altino Arantes Building also known as the Banespa Building, is an important skyscraper located in São Paulo, Brazil.-History:The building was constructed to be the headquarters of the Bank of the State of São Paulo , between 1939 and 1947. It remained the tallest building of the city for two...
.
A bird's eye view of Mirante do Vale is possible from the observation decks of either the Altino Arantes Building
Altino Arantes Building
The Altino Arantes Building also known as the Banespa Building, is an important skyscraper located in São Paulo, Brazil.-History:The building was constructed to be the headquarters of the Bank of the State of São Paulo , between 1939 and 1947. It remained the tallest building of the city for two...
or the Edifício Itália
Edifício Itália
Edifício Itália is a 168 metre tall 46 story skyscraper in São Paulo, Brazil, built from 1956 to 1965. It hosts the Circolo Italiano foundation and Terraço Italia restaurant in its 44th floor. It also has a rooftop observation deck, open for tourists.Edifício Itália was designed by...
.