GRUPOSP's Fradique Building Revives São Paulo's Pre-1970s Residential Typology
The Fradique Building, a new residential project in São Paulo, was completed in 2025 by architectural firm GRUPOSP. The design reflects the classic 'predinho' style and spans 1,195 square meters. Leading architects Alvaro Puntoni and João Sodré collaborated with a skilled team, including Ana Tereza Carvalho and Bruno Satin. Structural engineering was managed by Benedictis Engenharia, while landscape design was led by Isabel Ruas. Various consultants contributed, including Oficina do Mosaico and Flavia Cancian. Engeark Engenharia oversaw general construction, and JPD Projeto de Instalações Elétricas e Hidráulicas managed installations. Photography was handled by Nelson Kon and Alberto Ricci.
Key facts
- The Fradique Building is a residential project by GRUPOSP in São Paulo.
- It revives the 'predinho' typology, low-rise residential buildings common before the 1970s.
- The project area is 1,195 square meters.
- The building was completed in 2025.
- Lead architects are Alvaro Puntoni and João Sodré.
- The project team includes Ana Tereza Carvalho, Bruno Satin, Clara Aguillera, Nara Albiero, Ricardo Kalil, Eleni Werder, and Maria Beatriz Gallucci.
- Structural engineering by Benedictis Engenharia, landscape design by Isabel Ruas.
- Photographs by Nelson Kon and Alberto Ricci.
Entities
Artists
- Alvaro Puntoni
- João Sodré
- Ana Tereza Carvalho
- Bruno Satin
- Clara Aguillera
- Nara Albiero
- Ricardo Kalil
- Eleni Werder
- Maria Beatriz Gallucci
- Isabel Ruas
- Nelson Kon
- Alberto Ricci
- Susanna Moreira
Institutions
- GRUPOSP
- Benedictis Engenharia
- Oficina do Mosaico
- Só Predinhos
- JPD Projeto de Instalações Elétricas e Hidráulicas
- Engeark Engenharia
- Atlas Schindler
- Abbawood
- Braston
- Concresteel
- REKA
- brigato esquadrias
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil