11 memorable properties that have received CASACOR in recent years
We have selected some of the most unforgettable venues for the exhibitions across the Americas. Check them out!
By Fernanda Drumond
Submitted at Apr 9, 2020, 1:32 PM
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Over the years, the exhibitions have occupied several buildings considered historical heritage sites designed by renowned architects from around the world. The events have also been held in new developments with a contemporary style and sophisticated design. We have selected some of the most memorable venues from recent years of CASACOR . Check them out!
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CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2019. Hidden since the 1950s by the Perimetral, the Touring building was once again appreciated with the renovation of Praça Mauá and the 29th edition of CASACOR Rio. Designed by the Frenchman Joseph Gire and opened in October 1928, the building housed an access pavilion, ticket office and a three-story luggage storage area. From January 1929 onwards, it also housed a Touring Club office, which ended up giving the building its name. Until the 1940s, this was the building that welcomed travelers arriving in Rio. Whether they were statesmen, artists, immigrants or workers, they all passed through here. The wealthiest had access to a flowerbed that crossed the city on the large seafront avenue that connected the city center to Copacabana (and the Copacabana Palace).
(André Nazareth)
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CASACOR Bolivia 2018. Dating back to the 1960s, Quinta McKenney was chosen to host the 6th edition of CASACOR Bolivia. The house, located on Avenida Las Américas, has an area of 3,000 m², of which 700 m² are built. The property was built in the mid-1960s and has undergone changes and renovations since then. Among the original highlights are the almost 50 m² swimming pool, a pergola and approximately 10 gardens with species such as achachairu, avocado, tamarind, mango, coconut and others. The architecture of the “Quinta” is very characteristic of its postmodern period, bringing a mix of straight and curved lines and visual appeal, although it also includes classic elements, such as columns and large glass doors and windows.
(Divulgação)
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CASACOR Rio Grande do Sul 2019. The exhibition took place at the former Santo Antônio Children's Hospital, located in the block between Ceará, Maranhão, Paraná and Ernesto da Fontoura avenues. The building has been unused since 2002 and will eventually be replaced by a multipurpose complex with commercial spaces and apartments. The old hospital building and the chapel will be preserved, restored and renovated, as they are listed as Historic Heritage of Porto Alegre. The project is part of the revitalization plan for the Fourth District, a union between the Rio Grande do Sul exhibition and R. Correa Engenharia. The partnership aims to revitalize the neighborhood, bringing life and movement to the surrounding area with the largest exhibition of Architecture and interior design in Latin America.
(Divulgação)
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CASACOR Paraíba 2018. With a commitment to extolling local architecture and the city's history, the second edition of the show took place in a historic enterprise and landmark of Brazilian architectural style. It is the Tambáu Hotel, located on the sands of Tambaú Beach, on the coast of João Pessoa. The building was designed by Sérgio Bernardes, with a constructed area of 18,009.05 square meters and dates back to the 1970s. The hotel is characterized by its rounded shape and use of concrete, and has 173 apartments, with views of the sea and the internal gardens.
(foliveira)
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CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2015. In its 25th edition, for the first time, the Rio de Janeiro exhibition occupied a village with nine houses: the historic Villa Aymoré. Built in the early 20th century for the bourgeoisie of the time, the house had its moments of glory and, over time, was forgotten and abandoned. The site, which had ten semi-detached houses, had the last of them completely ruined. The rest of the properties were also in terrible condition. However, in 2010, Landmark Properties acquired the village and began a process of restoration and renovation of the site. In addition to the semi-detached houses, the building of the old Tourist Hotel, located at the entrance to the street leading to the Villa, was incorporated into the project; and a new one was built, the Baronesa Building, which took on the contours of the mountain and cobogós. A total constructed area of 9,000 m².
(Divulgação)
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CASACOR Minas Gerais 2019. The franchise celebrated its 25th edition in style. The exhibition took place at Palácio das Mangabeiras, the official residence of the state governors, inaugurated in 1955. The palace was originally designed by Oscar Niemeyer, with gardens designed by Roberto Burle Marx. This is the first time the venue has been open to the public and the 15th edition of the exhibition in a historic building, contributing to generating visibility and investment in the maintenance of the country's historical and architectural heritage.
(Jomar Bragança)
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CASACOR Minas Gerais 2019. The franchise celebrated its 25th edition in style. The exhibition took place at Palácio das Mangabeiras, the official residence of the state governors, inaugurated in 1955. The palace was originally designed by Oscar Niemeyer, with gardens designed by Roberto Burle Marx. This is the first time the venue has been open to the public and the 15th edition of the exhibition in a historic building, contributing to generating visibility and investment in the maintenance of the country's historical and architectural heritage.
(Jomar Bragança)
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CASACOR Ceará 2018 and 2019. For two years, the exhibition took place at Rua Visconde de Mauá, 1000, in the Aldeota neighborhood. The 10,000 m² lot houses a residence and a commercial building, both designed in 1969 by architect Acácio Gil Borsoi. In addition to the buildings, the space has a garden with an original design by the renowned Roberto Burle Marx.
(Esdras Guimarães)
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CASACOR Minas Gerais 2017. This year, the exhibition occupied a building that is part of the history of the emergence of the capital of Minas Gerais. Part of the Praça da Estação Architectural Complex, a region marked by strong urban, cultural, political and gastronomic effervescence, the building served as the headquarters of the now defunct Rede Ferroviária Federal S/A – RFFSA. Approximately 4,000 m² of area was used, distributed in approximately 40 environments.
(Bárbara Dutra)
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CASACOR Peru 2019. The event took place at the Puericultorio Pérez Araníbar, an institution dedicated to the protection of children and adolescents, built in 1917 and officially opened in 1930. The mansion has a privileged location, facing the Magdalena Sea. All this energy inspired the restoration of the mansion rich in history, which had already undergone renovations about a decade ago. The dimensions of the Peruvian exhibition were impressive, with 25 thousand square meters, the venue included three pavilions surrounded by five courtyards, gardens and a swimming pool.
(Lio Simas)
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CASACOR Santa Catarina | Florianópolis 2019. On one side, the new multifunctional development Cidade Milano; on the other, the restored mansion where former governor Hercílio Luz (1860-1924) lived, a property listed as a historical heritage site. The 40 projects were distributed across these two locations and complement each other, in a bridge that connects the future and memories of the capital. Casa de Hercílio Luz was built in 1848 and belonged to the politician from Santa Catarina, who lived there until his death in 1924. At the time, the entire area around the square – known as Banco Redondo – was outside the urban perimeter, and the house was located on a farm. The property was listed in 2002, but only three years ago the restoration project was started by Milano Incorporadora, also responsible for the development built next door.
(Lio Simas)
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CASACOR Espírito Santo 2017 - The exhibition, at the invitation of CODESA – Companhia Docas do Espírito Santo – and the State Department of Culture, participated in the process of revitalizing the Center of Vitória, presenting the best of architecture, landscaping and decoration to the people of Espírito Santo through the transformation of Warehouses 4 and 5 at the Port of Vitória.
