Rosewood Hotels announce new Sao Paulo property by architect Jean Nouvel
The Rosewood Hotel Group recently announced plans for a new property to open in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo. The new hotel and residence complex, named Rosewood Sao Paulo, will be housed in an impressively renovated building just off the city's main boulevard Avenida Paulista and will feature 151 guest rooms and 122 residential suites, two restaurants, two swimming pools and a spa centre. Spread over 22 floors, the 100m high tower was originally built in 1904 and was a maternity hospital located in the centre of the 27,000m2 Cidade Matarazzo complex, which contains historic buildings in the middle of Sao Paulo.
The skyscraper takes the form of a terraced tower clad in a patchwork of bronzed grids, which are inset and pulled out alternatively to form terraced gardens, a scheme which is intended to emulate the surrounding landscape and provide a physical continuation of parkland and trees in the vicinity. Renowned French architect Jean Nouvel is responsible for the design of the tower and recently released some atmospheric renderings to give guest a taste of what is to come when the project is completed in 2019. His concept for the project is that the park surrounding the building will be seen to be occupying it: "Matarazzo Park will have invaded a tower. Let's make one thing clear. The park tower will be regal and welcoming – and it will be much looked at and envied. In its own distinctive way, it will say: follow me, live in style. Around Matarazzo at first, then a bit farther afield, trees will begin to mount their assault on the city."
The hotel will also offer 100,000 sqft of meeting and event spaces, ideal for corporate travelers going to Sao Paulo on business. Residents and guests can avail of the terraces with spectacular views and indulge in the rooftop pool, an oasis in the middle of the city. Interiors will be designed by famed designer Philippe Starck. The property will be a fantastic new addition to Rosewood's 44-strong hotel portfolio.
The hotel is part of Cidade Matarazzo, a complex of historic buildings in São Paulo which date back to the early 20th century. Linked to the Paulista Avenue by a pedestrian walkway, this is one of the city's last remaining landmarks.
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