Edificio in Rua Campos Sales 396

Tipologia Bene architettonico
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Numero d'inventario

Numero
P-36

Suddivisione interna

Numero di piani
1
Tipo di piani
Fuori terra

Uso attuale

Uso
C - Commercio

Uso storico

Uso
C - Commercio

Caratteristiche tecniche

The building expresses a vernacular form of eclectic architecture presenting a restrained yet coherent commercial architectural language, and the characteristic of early 20th-century urban constructions in the region. Its façades along Rua Campos Salles and Rua Quintino Bocaiúva are defined by a rhythmic sequence of large storefront openings framed by simplified pilasters with vertical modanature. This continuous system of pilasters establishes a strong linear order, reinforcing the perception of the building as a unified commercial block. Above them, a pronounced cornice with repetitive decorative elements marks the horizontal division between the ground level and the parapet, creating a clear termination for the elevation. The composition is symmetrical along each façade, with each bay reflecting identical proportions and maintaining a consistent structural cadence. The parapet crowned by small ornamental volumes aligned with the pilasters axis further emphasizes the building’s classical references, despite the otherwise minimal ornamental vocabulary. The overall aesthetic relies on proportion, repetition, and the alignment of architectural elements rather than on elaborate decoration. As a whole, the building stands as a clear example of early commercial architecture, where simplicity, geometric order, and linear continuity define its identity within the urban fabric.

Pianta

Schema
Angolo

Responsabilità

Compilatore
Mohamed Selim

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