Libeskind announces its first project in South America

JHSF, One of Brazil’s largest real estate, today announced the upcoming construction of the building Vitra in the city of São Paulo, a high standard residential building designed by Daniel Libeskind. This is the first project in South American architect, by addition of the master plan for Ground Zero in New York.

Vitra is a glass tower with a rather statuesque. According to the architect “Represents the dynamism of a unique and energetic population full of optimism and potential, in a gesture to the wide open landscape of São Paulo and Itaim district.”

According Libeskind, the inspiration for her design came from the natural beauty and urban Brazil and its people: “In this spirit I designed a residential tower that seeks to express the optimism, the vibrant culture and dynamic possibilities of a truly pluralist world”.

The building incorporates 14 departments – one per floor plus a duplex in his later levels – from 565 to 1,145 m2. Every floor is different, and also generate changes in the facade and in its overall shape.

Vitra be located on Avenida Horacio Lafer, Itaim Bibi district, between the streets and Lopez Salvador Cardoso Neto near Brigadeiro Faria Lima Avenue – one of the main roads of the city, offering a quick and easy access to recreational facilities as Ibirapuera Park and Do Povo. Its construction will begin in July 2011 with delivery scheduled for 2013.