Universidade Anhembi Morumbi

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circulation of natural air. In every façade, the need for shade is fulfilled by a fully encompassing system of vertical slabs that mitigates the intense Brazilian solar radiation. Choosing a regular structural system enabled KAAN Architecten to feature glass between the thin concrete slabs and the roof beams, either molded insitu, by relying on the expertise of the local workforce (São José dos Campos) or prefabricated to enhance sharpness and exactitude in the prefab system (Piracicaba).


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