The Vitra building is a sustainable high-rise residential project located in the Itiam Bibi district of São Paulo. It was completed in 2015 with luxurious finishes. This building has fourteen floors from residential to penthouses. Vitra was designed by the architect Daniel Libeskind and developed by JHSF, Brazil’s leading real estate development firm. This was Libeskind’s first project in South America.

“The inspiration for the project is the city of São Paulo and the Brazilian people. I designed this tower to expresses the optimism, vibrant culture and dynamic possibilities of a truly pluralist people,” said architect Daniel Libeskind.

The entire interior features the combination of concrete and warm woods. The interior designer was Dado Castello Branco.

I was drawn to this building for the crystalline form and glass exterior. It definitely creates attention and stands out from the rest of the city. After reading more, I was intrigued with the sustainability aspects such as the rainwater collection system. The translation of the exterior angles and sharp, clean lines into the interior spaces and concept are amazing to me. It is definitely a place I want to visit to view the interior if I ever have the chance.