Julio Prestes Station – Sala São Paulo Concert Hall
Julio Prestes Station
In 1925, the original construction gave way to the grandiose project of architects Cristiano Stockler das Neves and Samuel das Neves. Completed in 1938, the new station was inspired by the terminals of Grand Central Station in New York, whose high-ceilinged hall gave the station a feeling of luxury and spaciousness. Originally, it was called Estrada de Ferro Sorocabana and its objective was, in addition to transporting passengers, to transport coffee production that came from the interior of the country.
Currently, Julio Prestes Station houses the headquarters of the São Paulo Department of Culture and the concert hall called Sala São Paulo.
Sala São Paulo Concert Hall
The Sala São Paulo has 1484 seats and 22 boxes. Designed by architect Nelson Dupre, this beautiful concert space followed the most modern technical-acoustic parameters. The great technological innovation was the construction of a movable ceiling, made up of plates that can be lowered or raised to adjust the sound quality, according to the type of music being played.
In addition to the concert hall, there are other spaces available for rent for private events.
Information
Address: Praça Julio Prestes, 16 – Centro – São Paulo
Official Website: http://www.salasaopaulo.art.br/home.aspx?Cultura=en-GB
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salasaopaulo_/
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In July 2024, Sala São Paulo celebrates 25 years. See below an interview with the architects who designed Sala São Paulo.