Expertise in Retrofit
Our real estate DNA that we have carried since our foundation allows us to evaluate a property and to find out exactly what needs to be done to modernize and reposition it.
We have a specialized team of engineers and architects with experience and knowledge to map each phase of the retrofit works, carrying out an action plan, always seeking to increase the useful life of the property.
Our retrofit works are recognized in the market both for the aesthetic and functional result, as well as for the appreciation of the assets, the increase in occupancy and the return to investors.
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Retrofit in buildings
See our Retrofits
Berrini 500
Berrini 500 is an iconic building built in 2000, designed by architect Ruy Ohtake. Although it has always been posed as a great option for corporate occupation, the building needed readjustments and updates that could further improve its efficiency and make it look more modern. After a thorough study, Barzel opted for implementing a retrofit process. Nowadays the building has state-of-the-art facilities, a modern lobby, exclusive transfer elevators to access the garages, an auditorium, a large bicycle rack with locker rooms. Currently, Berrini 500 is an efficient modern building with LEED Gold certification, completely repositioned, serving as a space for different companies.
retrofit scope
The main entrance of the external garden was redesigned, making the building´s facade more visible. In addition, it was created a valet area, which helped in requalifying the flows. The building is also served with a new generator exclusive for the common areas, a bicycle rack with locker rooms and new elevators especially for the garages (with the 5 former ones being exclusive for accessing the tower), which improved the building’s efficiency and security. Besides that, new finishes gave an air of modernity to the building.
before and after
Retrofit Scope
- 0 Tenant's Flow
- 0 Visitors' Flow
- 0 Delivery Flow
- 0 Cyclists' Flow
- 0 Entrance for Disabled
- 01 Vehicle's Entrance
- 02 Vehicle's Exit
- 03 Garages' Entrance
- 04 Garages' Exit
- 05 Pick-up/Drop-off Area
- 06 Valet
- 07 Auditorium
- 08 Services' Reception
- 09 Shipping Room
- 10 Coffee Area
- 11 New Generator
- 12 Autitorium Terrace
- 13 2 new chillers
CEA
Built in 1993, Centro Empresarial do Aço (CEA) was for many years considered one of the largest buildings in metallic structure in Latin America. With a privileged location, the building has always presented the qualities of a resilient property, the reason why Barzel decided to invest in its revitalization and improvement through the retrofit. Nowadays CEA maintains the same characteristics of the initial project, such as the metallic structure, but has turned into modern construction, with more light and cozy spaces, new landscaping and efficient flows, in addition to the new design of the common areas.
retrofit scope
The finishes of the lobby were replaced for others more modern and bright; the reception was relocated and the flows became more efficient. The common areas were refurbished and a new café was created. The garages were painted, and a dock area was built. The retrofit project also included the restoration of the bike rack and locker rooms, which became larger to receive new cyclists.
before and after
Escopo Retrofit
- 0 Tenant's Flow
- 0 Visitors' Flow
- 0 Delivery Flow
- 0 Cyclists' Flow
- 0 Entrance for Disabled
- 01 Reception
- 02 Concierge
- 03 Café
Pinheiros Corporate
Built in the 1980s, Pinheiros Corporate is a valued and well-located development. Since it stands in a strategic area with few corporate buildings of the same standard around it and considering the age and deficiencies of the building, Barzel carried out a depth study and understood that the building would need to be modernized to make it more functional and suitable for nowadays. Now Pinheiros Corporate has a modern facade, a new lobby, a unified reception and new services, including a bicycle rack with locker room. In addition, it has improved the internal flows of users, visitors and suppliers.
retrofit scope
As the main objective was to bring the building to the present day, Barzel decided to modernize the facade in general, using a high-performance laminated glass with solar control. And in the interior, the lobby has new coverings, the elevator halls were remodeled, the reception was unified and the flows were requalified. it was also built a large bike rack with locker rooms, a meeting room and a dock area.
before and after
Retrofit Scope
- 0 Tenant's Flow
- 0 Visitors' Flow
- 0 Delivery Flow
- 0 Cyclists' Flow
- 0 Entrance for Disabled
- 01 Vehicle's Entrance
- 02 Vehicle's Exit
- 03 Reception
- 04 Administration
- 05 Shipping Room
- 06 Services' Reception
- 07 Meeting Room
São Luiz
Condomínio São Luiz stands out for its imposing architecture and the gardens designed by the famous landscaper Burle Marx, which were accessible only to users of the building. After a wide retrofit in the common areas, jointly made by Barzel, Kinea and Tellus, the walls around the building were removed, making access to this green area public. In addition, the reception was centralized, the elevator areas were renovated and the building was completely modernized.
retrofit scope
Besides the general retrofit in the common areas, Barzel implemented a major retrofit in Espaço São Luiz, an open space that once was Espaço Promon, a former theater. The result of the retrofit works was the complete transformation of a former theater, built in levels, into a plan and open area suitable for different companies.
before and after
Escopo Retrofit
- 01 Centralization of the Reception
- 02 Renovation of Elevators' Hall
- 03 Re-design for commercial space
- 04 New Stairs
- 05 Readjustment of the entire perimeter for public enjoyment
Edifício Sompo
O edifício Sompo, localizado estrategicamente na região da Paulista, foi incorporado pela própria Sompo Seguros e entregue no ano de 1995. Em setembro de 2022, a Barzel adquiriu o edifício e investiu na sua revitalização através do retrofit. Com mais de 9 mil m² de área privativa, o projeto visava a modernização de todas as áreas comuns e a melhoria no bem-estar e no fluxo dos usuários e visitantes. Em todo o processo, buscamos manter a identidade do edifício, que é bastante popular e representativa do entorno.
escopo do retrofit
O hall de entrada foi ampliado com a inserção de uma grande escada para melhorar a circulação. Acrescentamos um fluxo de carros com um drop off e uma marquise imponente na fachada, trazendo conforto para as pessoas e melhorias no paisagismo. Além dessas alterações, criamos uma expedição, com estradas de serviços separadas, visando a segurança e adicionamos novas vagas na garagem.
antes e depois
Escopo Retrofit
- Entrada P.N.E
- Fluxo Condôminos
- Fluxo Visitantes
- Fluxo Expedição
- Fluxo Motos Expedição
- Fluxo Veículos Condôminio
- Fluxo Veículos Visitantes
- 01 Acesso Veículos
- 02 Saída Veículos
- 03 Recepção
- 04 Administração
- 05 Vagas Motos
- 06 Expedição
- 07 Valet