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Panorama of Rio de Janeiro File 856-158-171

Rio de Janeiro city

structure #657093864building

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existing 60.6 m 18 floors 2008

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Tip Height60.6 m
Architectural Height60.6 m
Floors18
Completion2008
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
AddressAvenida das Acácias, 540
Smart AddressAvenida das Acácias 540
CityRio de Janeiro
CountryBrazil
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-19

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  1. Photo 495-575-500
    Photo 495-575-500
    Virgilio Grimaldi

Construction calendar

9 construction-phase photos across 2006 to 2007.

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2006 2 2
2007 7 2 1 4
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