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The Penthouse Suite, Rosewood São Paulo

Sitting atop the Jean Nouvel-designed Mata Atlântica Tower at the 181-room Rosewood São Paulo, the three-story, four-bedroom penthouse suite comprises more than 12,000 square feet of space distinguished by a floating white concrete staircase that pays homage to Brazilian architect and designer Oscar Niemeyer. “It took some thoughtful engineering to balance its sculptural feel with real structural integrity,” says Edouard Grosmangin, regional vice president , Mexico and South America, at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. More nods to Brazil are found throughout, including local wood and stone, custom joinery, and artwork from Tarsila do Amaral and Jean-Baptiste Debret. The suite is anchored by more than 250 native plants and trees. “The rooftop garden was designed as a natural extension of the Mata Atlântica Tower’s biophilic concept. More than just a landscape element, it creates a private, immersive connection to nature,” says Grosmangin. “The suite balances scale with intimacy, inviting you to slow down, take in the views, and experience São Paulo from above.”

Architecture Firm: Ateliers Jean Nouvel, Paris | Interior Design Firm: Philippe Starck, Paris | Owner and Operator: Rosewood Hotels & Resorts