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Beacon School High School Campus by Andrade Morettin, Guido Otero, and Ricardo Gusmão

architecture-design · 2026-09-04

The Beacon School's new high school building, designed by Andrade Morettin Arquitetos Associados, Guido Otero Arquitetura, and Ricardo Gusmão Arquitetos, was completed in 2023 in São Paulo. The 3,100 m² project is part of a master plan from 2016 for the school's new campus in the former industrial district of Vila Leopoldina. The campus already houses the preschool and primary school buildings. The architectural team was led by Vinicius Andrade, Marcelo Morettin, Marcelo Maia Rosa, and Renata Andrulis, with co-authorship from Guido Otero and Ricardo Gusmão. The project team included numerous architects and engineers. Structural engineering was provided by Avila Engenharia de Estruturas, ITA Engenharia em Madeira, and Apoio Assessoria e Projeto de Fundações. Installations were handled by Gera Serviços de Engenharia and Willem Scheepmaker & Assoc. Ltda. Acoustics were designed by Alexandre Sresnewsky Acústica e Tecnologia. Lighting was by Godoy Luminotecnica, and landscaping by Ricardo Vianna. General construction was undertaken by Barbara Engenharia. The project was curated by Susanna Moreira. Photographs were taken by Alberto Ricci and Nelson Kon. The building is categorized as educational architecture and secondary school. The project description was provided by the design team, emphasizing its role in the campus master plan.

Key facts

  • Completed in 2023
  • Located in São Paulo, Brazil
  • Area: 3,100 m²
  • Part of a master plan from 2016
  • Campus in Vila Leopoldina
  • Preschool and primary school already on campus
  • Architects: Andrade Morettin, Guido Otero, Ricardo Gusmão
  • Curated by Susanna Moreira

Entities

Artists

  • Vinicius Andrade
  • Marcelo Morettin
  • Marcelo Maia Rosa
  • Renata Andrulis
  • Guido Otero
  • Ricardo Gusmão
  • Alberto Ricci
  • Nelson Kon
  • Susanna Moreira
  • Ricardo Vianna

Institutions

  • Andrade Morettin Arquitetos Associados
  • Guido Otero Arquitetura
  • Ricardo Gusmão Arquitetos
  • Beacon School
  • Avila Engenharia de Estruturas
  • ITA Engenharia em Madeira
  • Apoio Assessoria e Projeto de Fundações
  • Gera Serviços de Engenharia
  • Willem Scheepmaker & Assoc. Ltda.
  • Alexandre Sresnewsky Acústica e Tecnologia
  • Godoy Luminotecnica
  • Barbara Engenharia

Locations

  • São Paulo
  • Brazil
  • Vila Leopoldina

Sources