Edifício Copan
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Edifício Copan, perhaps the most recognizable silhouette in the São Paulo skyline. Designed in the early 1950s by the legendary Oscar Niemeyer—the father of Brazilian modern architecture—and completed in 1966, this…
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Photographing the Copan requires a shift in how you perceive urban space. Most cityscapes are dominated by vertical and horizontal axes, but the Copan introduces a third dimension: the curve. …
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To truly document the Copan, one must look at its social life. The ground floor gallery is a microcosm of São Paulo. …
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As we conclude our time at the Edifício Copan, we reflect on its status as a survivor. It has survived economic crises, periods of neglect, and the changing whims of architectural fashion. …
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What is Edifício Copan?
Edifício Copan is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -23.5466, -46.6448 |
| Last updated |
