Marilia Sant'Anna de Almeida Architectural Collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694

Summary

Abstract:
Architect in Brazil. Collection includes résumé and magazine articles, including "To Hear the Mermaids: Marilia Sant'Anna de Almeida and José Magalhaes Junior: Teatro Municipal, Sao Sebastiao-SP".
Language:
Portuguese English

Background

Scope and content:

The Marilia Sant'Anna de Almeida Architectural Collection consists of biographical information including her résumé and two magazine articles. The majority of the original materials are in Portuguese. Gisele Goldstein translated the résumé into English in 2003.

Biographical / historical:

Marilia Sant'Anna de Almeida studied at the Urban and Architecture College, São Paulo University (USP), São Paulo, Brazil; graduating in 1972. In 1984, she completed her master's degree also at Urban and Architecture College, São Paulo University. Her early work (1978-1985) focused on several residences in Riviera Paulista and São Paulo. Later work (1987-1998) shifted to designing offices, studios and away from designing residences.

Between 1998-2000 she collaborated with Architect Paulo S. L. F. Silveira on eight Ibis hotels:

  • Ibis Hotel Piracicaba, 1999/2000
  • Ibis Hotel Goiânia, 1999/2000
  • Ibis Hotel São Carlos, 1999/2000
  • Ibis Hotel Manaus, 1999
  • Ibis Hotel Paulinia, 1999
  • Ibis Hotel São José dos Campos, 1998
  • Ibis Hotel Sorocaba, 1998
Acquisition information:
The Marilia Sant'Anna de Almeida Architectural Collection was donated in 2002.
Physical description:
0.1 cu. ft.