The mixed-use complex of Barra Shopping Sul is a development of great importance for Porto Alegre, featuring the largest regional shopping mall in the city in terms of leasable area. The already established project includes the shopping center and a commercial tower, the Cristal Tower, with plans for residential buildings and a hotel.
Winner of the Latin American ICSC awards for design and sustainability, the shopping center’s design was developed around a long, two-level mall that aims to integrate seamlessly with the complex’s other buildings to ensure maximum circulation efficiency. More deeply, the design was inspired by the sunset over the Guaíba River, which guided the placement of plazas and seating areas facing this iconic landscape.
Cristal Tower was also designed to maximize integration with the shopping center and the privileged natural surroundings. The office units feature flexible floor plans, all with views of the Guaíba River. High-performance energy-efficient glass was used on the façades to fully highlight the surrounding scenery. Through a holistic approach, the entire complex was conceived to activate the area and contribute to the local community of the Cristal neighborhood.
