Praça das Artes
| Praça das Artes | |
|---|---|
View from one of the entrances to the cultural complex on Avenida São João. | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Contemporary architecture |
| Location | São Paulo, São Paulo Brazil |
| Inaugurated | December 5, 2012 |
| Owner | São Paulo Municipal Theater Foundation |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 28.500m² |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Marcos Cartum Marcelo Ferraz Francisco Fanucci |
| Awards and prizes | Best Work of Architecture 2012 - São Paulo Association of Art Critics Building of the Year 2013 - Icon Awards Impressive Projects of the Americas (2014 finalist) - Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize |
| Website | |
| https://theatromunicipal.org.br/pt-br/praca-das-artes/ | |
Praça das Artes is a Brazilian cultural complex located in the city of São Paulo that promotes performances and exhibitions related to music, dance, theater and visual arts. Inaugurated in 2012, it functions as an extension of the activities of the São Paulo Municipal Theater, as well as being home to the São Paulo Dance School, the São Paulo Municipal Music School, the Conservatory Hall and the Municipal Theater's artistic groups.
Currently managed by the São Paulo Municipal Theater Foundation, Praça das Artes is one of the largest cultural complexes in Latin America with an area of 28,500 m2 (307,000 sq ft). Its construction has become an urban intervention for the requalification of the central area and a landmark in São Paulo's architecture.