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Recognized as the epicenter of Brazilian interior and furniture design, Alameda Gabriel Monteiro da Silva is where renowned brands meet design enthusiasts daily

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Gabriel Faria Lima Corporate by Perkins&Will São Paulo
Perkins&Will São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil
2025
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Recognized as the epicenter of Brazilian interior and furniture design, Alameda Gabriel Monteiro da Silva is where renowned brands meet design enthusiasts daily. Strategically located between Avenida Paulista and Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, this iconic corridor welcomes an architectural addition in 2025: the Gabriel Faria Lima Corporate, a sophisticated boutique office project by Perkins&Will São Paulo.

Respecting Context, Embracing Opportunity

Set in a high-end residential district governed by strict zoning codes, the project was shaped with a deep sense of urban responsibility. Height limitations and typological restrictions demanded a thoughtful approach—one that would enhance the area without disrupting its character.

The result is a two-story single-occupancy building elevated on a transparent, open ground floor. Glass panels and concrete pilotis dissolve boundaries between interior and exterior, promoting transparency and openness. The design takes full advantage of the lush surroundings, integrating the structure seamlessly into the green fabric of the neighborhood.

Designing with Flexibility and Elegance

The building’s wide, column-free floorplates provide remarkable spatial flexibility while embracing the surrounding landscape. Corten steel brise-soleils offer privacy without compromising daylight access, while also framing the structure’s presence along the sidewalk. These are paired with soft stone perimeter walls that add a warm, organic tone—rooted in Brazilian design heritage.

Vertical metal fins animate the façade in a measured rhythm, shielding expansive glazing that floods the interior with natural light. Landscaping plays a central role, enhancing the garden spaces and reinforcing the project’s nature-centric philosophy.

Architecture with Purpose

“Developing a corporate boutique in such an iconic location is a tremendous opportunity to redefine and enrich the urban landscape. We imagined a building that feels like it’s always belonged—bridging the identity of Jardins with a contemporary expression of architecture that celebrates nature.”
Douglas Tolaine, Design Director, Perkins&Will São Paulo

Far from the mirrored towers that often define corporate architecture, Gabriel Faria Lima Corporate offers a new paradigm: one that is subtle, integrated, and human-scaled. Its architectural language honors the surrounding homes, echoing their comfort and scale while pushing forward with a vision of corporate spaces that are open, green, and future-facing.

Reimagining the Corporate Building

This project challenges conventional office typologies by demonstrating how thoughtful architecture can elevate both place and purpose. Rather than imposing on the neighborhood, the building responds to it—both physically and emotionally—creating an inspiring new address that reconnects urban life with nature.

Photography by Pedro Mascaro

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Carla Paulus

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