Matarazzo Building

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Matarazzo Building
Edifício Matarazo
Palácio do Anhangabaú (Ed. Matarazzo) 01.JPG
The Palácio do Anhangabaú in the center of the city.
Matarazzo Building is located in São Paulo
Matarazzo Building
Matarazzo Building
Location within São Paulo
Alternative namesPalácio do Anhangabaú (Anhangabaú Palace)
General information
LocationSão Paulo, Brazil
AddressViaduto do Chá, 15
Coordinates23°32′51.64″S 46°38′15.32″W / 23.5476778°S 46.6375889°W / -23.5476778; -46.6375889Coordinates: 23°32′51.64″S 46°38′15.32″W / 23.5476778°S 46.6375889°W / -23.5476778; -46.6375889
Height46 m (151 ft)
Technical details
Floor count14
Design and construction
ArchitectMarcello Piacentini

Matarazzo Building (Edifício Matarazzo in Portuguese), also known as Palácio do Anhangabaú (Anhangabaú Palace) is the cityhall of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It belonged to until 2004, when it was sold to the city government. It was designed by Italian architect Marcello Piacentini under the will of  [pt], in order to host the headquarters of his industries. The building's architectural style looks like Art Deco.

According to the deal made with Banespa, the building would be given to the city government as part of the debt of 885 million reais (some 466 million dollars) that the extinct had with the bank. The city would then owe 156 million reais, to be paid in four years.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ Marra, Lívia (2004-01-25). "Operário inaugura prédio da prefeitura ao lado de Marta Suplicy" (in Portuguese). Folha Online. Retrieved 2009-09-07.


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