This Tuesday (19), the cast of CASACOR Rio Grande do Sul 2022 met with architects specialized in the area of preservation and restoration to learn a little more about the history of Pia Chaves Barcellos , the building that will host the exhibition, with its debut scheduled for the beginning of August, in Porto Alegre. The details of the historic building, which will be 100 years old in 2022 , were revisited under the leadership of Lucas Volpatto , coordinator of the building's historic heritage and restoration, and Simone Prochnow , master architect in the area of heritage. “Space becomes a place from the moment it has meaning, and we are the ones who give it meaning ,” Simone begins in her conversation with the cast about the possibilities and challenges of holding an architecture and design exhibition inside a building. centuries old and full of history. According to the architect, seeking the essence of the place makes it easier to find the ideal way for it to play a role today. “A heritage site only has a reason to exist if it is used,” she says. The visit also included the presentation of old photos of each room and motivated the professionals with the possibility of transforming the rooms. Lucas Volpatto presented a historical photographic collection and guided the participants through the various floors of the building, explaining what previously happened in each room. . Addressing the architectural details, he commented on the Germanic influence in the city and praised the authenticity of the building, with its eclectic style.

For Karina Capaverde , director of the exhibition, giving the mansion a new meaning is a privilege. “The objective of this meeting, more than presenting the details of this beautiful story of love and devotion, was to engage our cast in the preservation and revitalization of this iconic space in Porto Alegre.” , account.

About the construction of Pia Chaves Barcellos

Built in 1923, the historic building chosen to host the event had the objective of welcoming and educating orphaned and needy girls , and remained in operation through the Association of Franciscan Sisters until 2005. Conceived by Mrs. Ilza Chaves Barcellos and her brothers-in-law, the The building is a true monument in honor of her husband , Pedro, who was known in Porto Alegre society for his benevolence, assisting several pious institutions such as the Santa Casa de Misericórdia and the Pão dos Pobres. As Ilza and Pedro had no children, the The couple dedicated themselves tirelessly to helping needy children, supporting and sustaining the actions of congregations focused on education, such as the Franciscan Sisters. On the miter-shaped Baroque pediment, a small wooden and copper bell tower displayed a cross with two crossed keys, which revealed to whom the homage was paid. On the main entrance door, sculpted angels welcome and greet those who enter the building, in its atrium leads to an impressive neo-Gothic chapel decorated with mural paintings on the walls and ogives . As soon as it was inaugurated, it received great attention from the press: it was impressive due to its size and location on the Rio Branco hill. The plan for the future of the building is to house the Pampeano School, following the destiny enshrined by Dona Ilza and the Barcellos brothers: that the building will have education as its eternal vocation . The project will start with a major restoration and revitalization work. led by Studio1 Arquitetura . The general project for CASACOR Rio Grande do Sul 2022 is directed by architect Vera Capaverde, architect Aclaene de Mello is responsible for the architectural project and the coordination of historical heritage and restoration is by architect Lucas Volpatto . In total, CASACOR RS will present 42 projects segmented into 3,500 ^m2 .

CASACOR Rio Grande do Sul Service 2022

Dates: from August 5th to October 2nd* Address: Rua Dona Leonor, 360 - Rio Branco, Porto Alegre/RS *expected dates subject to change