Brazilian architect (1928–2021) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paulo Mendes da Rocha (October 25, 1928 – May 23, 2021) was a Brazilian architect. He was known for his cultural buildings to São Paulo and was widely thanked for reshaping the city.[1]
Paulo Mendes da Rocha | |
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| Born | October 25, 1928 Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil |
| Died | May 23, 2021 (aged 92) São Paulo, São Paulo (state), Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Alma mater | Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | Pritzker Architecture Prize (2006) |
| Buildings | Serra Dourada Stadium, Gymnasium in the Paulistano Athletics Club, Pinacoteca do Estado, National Coach Museum |
Mendes da Rocha was Professor at the Architecture College of University of São Paulo, known as FAU-USP, until 1998.
He was honored with the Mies van der Rohe Prize (2000), the Pritzker Prize (2006) and the Venice Biennale Golden Lion for lifetime achievement (2016).[2]
Mendes da Rocha died of lung cancer at a hospital in São Paulo, Brazil on May 23, 2021 at the age of 92.[3]
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