Santa Paula
Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Located north of Sao Paulo, the inspiring site for a new settlement at Santa Paula covers over 480 hectares of undulating land, including three lakes, a wetland preservation area, and a river. With a Brazilian Anglophile as a client, the intellectual challenge lay in the fusion of contemporary English design principles with Brazilian culture.
The outcome is an exciting mixed-use development framework for a new urban district of Santa Paula. Careful attention to local context and character creates a distinctly Brazilian identity, yet alludes to European townscape traditions. New neighbourhoods are supported by a town centre, pedestrian and cycle routes and a quality public realm in the best European tradition. A 60 Hectare business park is provided together with new schools and retail facilities.
- Regional character & identity
- A review of comparable projects
- Preparation of land & water budgets
- 1,200 housing units
- Incorporation of existing natural habitats
- View audits maximising the site’s attributes
- 60 hectares of:
- Commercial business park
- Schools
- Community facilities
- Retail facilities
- A new town centre
- Creation of distinct character areas
- Secure neighbourhoods strategy of critical importance