HEADQUARTERS OF THE METALLURGICS UNION

Valuing work: this is the main banner of the union. This must always be said, whether in actions, words or gestures.

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The union building is a grand gesture that symbolizes this idea-strength.

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He wants to be on the city scene because he is proud of his mission.

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He wants to be open to all eyes, transparent and receptive, because he has nothing to hide. In its inner square fit its struggles and demands.

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Hence the idea of creating the environment of collective doing, all interconnected, supportive, committed, simultaneous. The structure is clean, simple and airy.

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On the west façade, the longest, the curves of the movement resemble aligned flags.

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The auditorium integrates with the foyer and gallery and generates a continuous space for large meetings and assemblies.

The routes are clear and direct. With no hiding places or labyrinths, they inspire confidence.

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The building do Sindicato dos Metalúrgicos, with its strong and serene image, wants to represent the power of cohesion of workers and the importance of fighting for their rights.

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Architecture

Gustavo Penna, Ricardo Gomes Lopes, Norberto Bambozzi, Laura Penna, Priscila Dias de Araújo, Letícia de Paula Carneiro, Vivian Hunnicutt, Alyne Ferreira, Natália Ponciano, Catarina Hermanny

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Management and Planning

Risia Botrel and Isabela Tolentino 

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Place

Betim – Minas Gerais – Brazil

Technical Data
Project year: 2010
Built area: 6,855m²

Images

Digital House