Ipiranga Museum has 50% of its restructuring work completed

Ipiranga Museum; history; Brazil; revitalization; restoration; 200 years of Brazilian independence

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The metal restructuring project of the Ipiranga Museum reached the milestone of 50% completion this May. For the revitalization and safe expansion of one of the most important listed heritage sites in Brazil, the new structure, which is already 80% complete , has around 120 tons of steel .

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Signed by engineer Heloisa Maringoni , from Companhia de Projetos, the revitalization project of the monumental neo-Renaissance building, built to celebrate Brazil's Independence, was developed with the aim of providing an objective, quick and clean response , so as not to conflict with the delicate restoration work, which should take place simultaneously with the works.

“The steel system was chosen because the Museum, being a listed building, had limitations regarding the dimensions of the parts, connection details, few possible support points and the need for readiness in structural performance. But as the Swiss painter who became a naturalized German would say , Paul Klee, every limitation is a support ”, explains Heloisa.

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The museum's revitalization process is estimated to cost R$160 million . The works are expected to be completed in September 2022 for the celebration of Brazil 's 200th anniversary of Independence.

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With the renovation, the museum will have a new area of 6,800 m² and, therefore, public visitation at the institution will be significantly expanded, being able to receive an audience of over 500,000 visitors per year.

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