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| Condomínio Edifício Penthouse | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | Avenida Giovanni Gronchi, 3891, Vila Andrade, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Coordinates | 23°36′51″S 46°43′51″W / 23.61417°S 46.73083°W |
| Completed | 1979 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 13 |
| Design and construction | |
| Developer | Construtora Lindenberg |
Condomínio Penthouse is a residential high-rise building located in the Vila Andrade neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil. Inaugurated in 1979 by the Lindenberg construction company, the building is known for its luxurious apartments with spiral private pools on the balconies. It stands out for its stark contrast with the nearby Paraisópolis community, making it a notable symbol of social issues in Brazil.
History
[edit]The Penthouse Building was designed as a high-end residential development, with only 13 units — one apartment per floor and a two-story penthouse. Each unit has approximately 355 m² (3,820 sq ft), featuring large balconies with private swimming pools, which was an architectural innovation at the time. Its spiral-shaped structure is visually distinctive in the Morumbi skyline.
Location and Social Contrast
[edit]Located adjacent to Paraisópolis, one of São Paulo’s largest favelas, the building gained attention for its juxtaposition of wealth and poverty. Photos of the contrast between the opulent apartments and the modest homes of Paraisópolis have been widely circulated in school textbooks and media, becoming emblematic of Brazil’s urban social disparities.
Decline and Structural Issues
[edit]Despite its prestigious beginnings, the Penthouse Building has faced numerous issues over the decades, including poor condominium management, resident debt, and unpaid property taxes (IPTU). These factors led to the building's gradual decay, with some units being auctioned off below market value and maintenance of common areas suffering as a result.
In Popular Culture
[edit]The building gained national recognition as an exterior filming location for the Brazilian soap opera A Próxima Vítima, broadcast by TV Globo in 1995. In the show, the character Helena, played by Natália do Vale, lived in the Penthouse, reinforcing its image as a luxury address.[1]
Features and Amenities
[edit]The Condomínio Edifício Penthouse includes:
- Apartments ranging from 355 m² to 1000 m²
- Private pools on balconies
- Party room
- Gym
- Sports court
- Barbecue area
- 24-hour doorman/security
- Elevators
See also
[edit]References
[edit]
- ^ "Penthouse: prédio luxuoso viralizado pelo estado de abandono fez parte de novela da Globo". oglobo (in Portuguese). March 07, 2024.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Edifício Penthouse: o que causou sua decadência?". ucondo (in Portuguese). March 27, 2025.
- ^ "Prédio de luxo ao lado de Paraisópolis volta a viralizar por 'abandono': o que aconteceu com o lugar?". casavogue (in Portuguese). March 6, 2024.
- ^ Queiroz, Guilherme (February 16,2024). "Prédio famoso pelo contraste com comunidade enfrenta dívidas e processos". vejasp (in Portuguese).
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Domingo Espetacular entra no prédio dos livros de Geografia que hoje exibe marcas de abandono". (in Portuguese). March 24, 2024.
{{cite episode}}: Missing or empty|series=(help) - ^ a b Pereira, Matheus. "Muros, grades e a necessidade de romper barreiras urbanas e sociais" (in Portuguese). Cite error: The named reference "archdaily" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "A fronteira entre a favela de Paraisópolis e o bairro do Morumbi gerou uma das mais impactantes imagens sobre a desigualdade brasileira" (in Portuguese).
- ^ "'Quem a polícia defende? De que lado está?', questiona autor de foto símbolo da desigualdade no Brasil" (in Portuguese).
- ^ "Ricos de um lado, pobres do outro: fotos aéreas mostram desigualdades no mundo" (in Portuguese).
- ^ "São Paulo: imagem de injustiça" (in Portuguese).
External links
[edit]- [1] Photo by pt:Tuca Vieira.
- QuintoAndar – Condomínio Penthouse
- ZAP Imóveis – Penthouse Building
- São Paulo Secreto – History of the Penthouse Building
https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foto_de_Parais%C3%B3polis_e_pr%C3%A9dio_de_luxo_no_Morumbi