The sentinel

Every time I drive at Silva Jardim Avenue, I see at the top of the building of the Fifth Battalion of Supplies of the Army, a sentinel on a watch tower on the corner with Conselheiro Laurindo street. At the day of the picture, I saw for the first time, the sentry moving through the roof.

This huge area of the army in downtown area of Curitiba was bought by the UTFPR (Federal Technological University of Parana). It is a total area of 15.650 square meters where the university plans to grow in a future no longer than 10 years.

Curitiba Mall

The building that now houses the Curitiba Mall is closely linked to the history of the city. The site was the headquarters of the Command of the 5th Military Region of the Brazilian Army. Designed in 1886, the construction followed the parameters of the military style of early 20th century. With straight lines and some details in semi-arches, particularly in windows that have large openings to keep the lighting. For its characteristics and historical importance the barracks became a unit of interest in historical preservation. In late 1989 the property was sold by the Brazilian Army to become the Curitiba Mall (opened September 25, 1996).