In the heart of Itaim Bibi, São Paulo, Casa Leopoldo, a luxurious residential project crafted by PSA Arquitetura for Bolsa de Imóveis developer, stands as a testament to architectural ingenuity. Located on the esteemed Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr. Street, just blocks away from the financial hub of Brigadeiro Faria Lima Avenue, Casa Leopoldo redefines high-end living with its sophisticated design and strategic urban integration.
FACT SHEET:
Project Start Year: 2016
Project Completion Year: 2023
Land Area: 1,365 m²
Constructed Area: 12,924.19 m²
Location: R. Leopoldo Couto Magalhães Júnior, 623 – Itaim Bibi, São Paulo – SP, 04542-011
Photos: Nelson Kon
CREDIT:
Project Name: Casa Leopoldo
Client: Bolsa de Imóveis
Architecture: PSA Arquitetura
Interior Design: Anastassiadis Arquitetos
Responsible Architect: Pablo Slemenson
Team: Pablo Slemenson, Daniel Tesser, Lucas Rodrigues, Christiani Pino
COLLABORATORS:
Developer: Bolsa de Imóveis
Construction Company: ACRY Construtora
Landscaping: Cenário Arquitetura de Paisagismo
Lighting Design: Foco Luz & Desenho
Structure: SVS Engenharia de Projetos LTDA
Foundations: Consultrix
Electrical: Prolux
Plumbing: Prolux
Visual Communication: Support Brand
SUPPLIERS:
Brises: Sulmetais
Ceilings: Gefir, Alves e Silva
Dividers and Panels: MDA Divisórias and Fortlar
Window Frames: PWJ Esquadrias de Alumínio and Platinum Estruturas Metálicas
Facades: Ibratin, General Iron Fitting
Lighting: Alloy Led Light Solutions
Woodwork: Alves e Silva, Sincol
Stones, Marbles, Granites: Marmoraria Paulista
Floors and Carpets: MRT Pisos e Revestimentos, Haiah Pisos, Tecnogran, Pugliese MDO
Cladding: Selva de Pedras, Richard Vianna
Ventilation/Air Conditioning: Air Cooler Engenharia Térmica
Glass: Glassec Viracon, Cyber Glass, Top Blind Ltda
Elevators: Atlas Schindler
The apartments, ranging from 335 m² to 821 m², boast panoramic views facilitated by glassed-in balconies on all facades. The deliberate extension of slabs beyond the balustrade adds an element of lightness and elegance, creating a visually striking effect of stacked blocks.
The horizontal segmentation of volumetrics imparts a harmonious and lightweight ambiance. The intentional stacking of slabs connected by support columns forms a cohesive and slender composition. A grid of horizontal and perpendicular lines densifies towards the center of the facade, gradually dissolving towards the edges, seamlessly merging the building with the city skyline.
Championing the art of optimization, the team faced the challenge of developing a high-end building on a 1,300 m² plot. Pablo Slemenson, the principal partner, emphasized, “This limitation required the team to conceive a perfect fit between the program and the future residents’ needs.” The common area, though modest, features a swimming pool, gym, sauna, massage area, and a playroom, carefully enhancing the cityscape.
Muxarabi: A Touch of Arab Elegance
To address the challenge of proximity to the street, the team drew inspiration from Arab architecture. The introduction of a metal ‘muxarabi’ on the facade achieved a sense of separation from the street, creating a sheltered space. This lattice not only controls ventilation and natural light but also adds dynamism and rhythm to the layout, contrasting elegantly with the exposed solid brick cladding chosen for its durability and weather resistance.
The Casa Leopoldo project showcases the enduring partnership between PSA Arquitetura and Bolsa de Imóveis, marking their 13th collaboration. Since 1998, this partnership has seamlessly blended exceptional design with São Paulo’s premium locations.
About PSA Arquitetura
With projects spanning across the entire national territory, PSA Arquitetura is actively involved in shaping cities of all sizes and profiles by creating real estate developments in collaboration with corporate clients and investors. From feasibility analysis and planning to project management, the firm primarily focuses on designing buildings, both corporate and residential, as well as condominiums and masterplans, always keeping a keen eye on key global sustainability and design principles.
PSA Arquitetura is renowned in the high-end real estate sector and is the creator of the luxury Parque Cidade Jardim complex (2008), which encompasses residential and corporate towers, along with the Cidade Jardim Shopping Mall. They are also responsible for the Edifício Vitra (2015), in partnership with Studio Libeskind, and Boa Vista Village, Surf Lodge Residences, and Boa Vista Village Surf Club, a set of seasonal retreats that operate as an extension of Fazenda Boa Vista, inspired by the Hamptons of NY and Carmel, California. Among PSA Arquitetura’s clients are some of the biggest real estate development companies in the country, including JHSF, Bolsa de Imóveis, Yuny, Arquiplan, AMY, and others.
Established in 1996 by Pablo Slemenson, an Argentine architect based in São Paulo since 1977, the firm has also created design pieces and carried out the retrofit of Shopping Light (1999), showcasing its versatility. PSA Arquitetura excels in forming partnerships with various offices, especially when it comes to conceptual definitions. In a phase of expansion, PSA Arquitetura now counts twelve more partners alongside its founder and is continuously increasing its presence in the market, with a focus on developing excellent projects that enhance people’s quality of life and deliver profitability to partners and investors.
