This project responds to the demand for renovation and expansion of the existing bar, next to the football field.
© Ana Mello
Previously, there was a small kiosk displayed among a group of trees on the site. Due to the limited space available, the proposal had as an initial premise the division of the new program into two floors. The kitchen develops on two levels and remains connected by means of mountaineering.
© Ana Mello
The upper floor is aligned with the floor of the existing grandstand and therefore extends the visual field to the playing field. Because it is a narrow area between several large trees, more attention has been paid to the roof system.
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The idea was to lift the project without damaging the existing large trees, so we opted for the use of a tensioned structure that shelters the entire volume of the restaurant with its shade.
© Ana Mello
Project Info:
Architects: Bacco Arquitetos Associados
Location: Sao Paulo – SP, Brazil
Area:560 m²
Project Year: 2010
Photographs: Ana Mello
Manufacturers: Serge Ferrari
Sophie Tremblay is a Montreal-based architectural editor and designer with a focus on sustainable urban development. A McGill University architecture graduate, she began her career in adaptive reuse, blending modern design with historical structures. As a Project Editor at Arch2O, she curates stories that connect traditional practice with forward-thinking design. Her writing highlights architecture's role in community engagement and social impact. Sophie has contributed to Canadian Architect and continues to collaborate with local studios on community-driven projects throughout Quebec, maintaining a hands-on approach that informs both her design sensibility and editorial perspective.