Culture, Education and Leisure

Estádio Pacaembu

BrazilContractors: Ciamon Revestimentos – Edvar Prates

Estádio Pacaembu - Gypsum International Trophy 2025

Project description

The new Pacaembu Complex is not just a renovated stadium but a multifunctional space blending sports, leisure, and culture while honoring its historical heritage. Football returns to the restored 1940s architecture, now enhanced with over 12,000 m² of Glasroc® X and 27,000 m² of drywall, ensuring efficiency despite logistical challenges. Sustainable initiatives like the “Ciamon Recicla” waste program further reinforce its environmental commitment. Recognized with the AR Future Projects Award, the complex seamlessly merges tradition and innovation, establishing a new standard for multifunctional urban design.

Main information

Building size

41 030 m²

Building purpose / type

Football Stadium

Building owner name

Allegra Pacaembu

Architect name

Raddar

Contractors

Ciamon Revestimentos

Company name: Ciamon Revestimentos

Main Representative: Edvar Prates

Specialties: Dry construction, product distribution

Founded in: 2019

Biography: Ciamon Revestimentos is a company that is part of the Ciasul Group, one of the most prominent in the market for construction coatings. Since its founding, it has been consolidating its position in the national market as a reference in the installation of coating materials and dry construction services, serving companies from various sectors and sizes.

Website: www.ciamon.com.br

Key Challenges

Project developed during ongoing construction
Part of the project was lost, requiring real-time adaptations and the development of technical engineering details during the construction process.
Logistics
The large volume of required materials demanded precise logistics to ensure timely delivery and continuity of work.
Deadline
The choice of dry construction was essential to meet the demanding schedule, showcasing efficiency and modernity in execution.

Key Achievements

Assistance and Project monitoring by Saint-Gobain
A key to the success of the Pacaembu Stadium project was the partnership with Saint-Gobain. The project was monitored and received continuous support from the facade division team, who provided specialized assistance throughout all stages.
AR Future Projects Award
The renovation project was awarded by the British magazine The Architectural Review in the AR Future Projects Award, in the “New and Old” category. Recognized as one of the top three projects of the year, the intervention was presented as an innovative typology that transforms the complex into a multifunctional urban center with a football stadium at its heart.
Extensive use of Saint-Gobain materials
A standout success in the Pacaembu Stadium project was the integration of a wide range of Saint-Gobain materials, enabled by the dedicated monitoring and support team.

Sustainability in the project

Committed to environmental issues, Ciamon, the company responsible for the execution, implemented the “Ciamon Recicla” program. The initiative focuses on reverse logistics, sorting, and processing of waste for reuse, contributing to the reduction of debris and environmental impact.