Project: Salma Tower
Architecture: aflalo/gasperini arquitetos
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Area: 36616 ft2
Total Floors: 16
Overall height: 80m
Year: 2024
Photo Credits: Maíra Acayaba, Pedro Mascaro
Salma Tower by aflalo/gasperini arquitetos is a 16-story corporate landmark that marries high performance with vibrant biophilia. Consequently, it transforms the workplace into a suspended forest, complete with fruit trees, birdsong, and forest breezes weaving through boardrooms, cafés, and workstations.
A Triple-A Tower Rooted in Nature
Firstly, despite its Triple-A classification, Salma Tower defies the concrete-and-speed ethos of the city. Instead, it embeds 1,200 m² of native Atlantic Forest across its 16 floors. Moreover, this living skin isn’t mere decoration—it integrates seamlessly with the building’s structure, creating spiral green terraces that promote urban permeability and invite fresh air and natural light deep into the core.
Global Benchmark in Sustainability
Furthermore, Salma Tower holds LEED Platinum certification, positioning it among the world’s five most sustainable Triple-A buildings. In addition, it represents Brazil’s largest fusion of native forest and urban architecture. As a result, it not only regenerates the environment but also sets a new standard for corporate design—emphasizing mental health, sensory engagement, and green innovation.
Corporate Biophilia and Well-Being
Subsequently, the tower’s concept of “turning the office into a forest” reshapes productivity. Indeed, employees move between workstations and leafy terraces, experiencing nature’s tempo alongside digital connectivity. As a result, Salma Tower offers an environment where well-being and performance thrive hand in hand.
Urban Reconnection and Future Impact
Finally, Salma Tower stands as a vertical biophilic manifesto—arguably the boldest in the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore, it has the potential to become a global benchmark, attracting companies and talent committed to human-centered, regenerative workspaces. Ultimately, Salma Tower redefines what a workplace can be: a living, breathing ecosystem where the skyline grows new roots.
