The Martinelli Building (in
Portuguese: ''Edifício Martinelli''), with 28 floors, is the first
skyscraper
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built in
Brazil
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. Located in
São Paulo
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, it is 105 meters tall.
The building was planned in 1922 by the Italian-born entrepreneur,
Giuseppe Martinelli. Construction began in 1924, and was completed in 1929. At the time of its opening, it was the tallest building in Latin America, and the largest concrete-framed building in the world.
The building was completely remodeled by Mayor
Olavo Setúbal from 1975 to 1979. Today, the building houses the Departments of Municipal Housing and planning, companies Emurb and Cohab-SP, the headquarters of the Association of Banks of SP, and several shops on the ground floor of the building.
See also
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List of tallest buildings in South America
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List of tallest buildings in Brazil
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List of tallest buildings in São Paulo
References
External links
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Official website
Skyscrapers in São Paulo
Buildings and structures completed in 1929
Tourist attractions in São Paulo
Skyscraper office buildings in Brazil
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