Gloria Cabral facts for kids
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Gloria Cabral
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| Born | 1982 (age 42–43) São Paulo, Brazil
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| Alma mater | Universidad Nacional de Asunción |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Employer | Gabinete Arquitectura |
| Partner(s) | Solano Benítez |
| Awards | Moira Gemmill Prize (2018) |
Gloria Cabral, born in 1982, is a talented architect from both Brazil and Paraguay. She used to be a partner at Gabinete de Arquitectura, a famous architecture firm in Paraguay.
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Gloria Cabral's Early Life
Gloria Cabral was born in São Paulo, Brazil, in 1982. When she was six years old, her family moved to Asunción, Paraguay. She later studied architecture at the National University of Asunción.
In 2003, even before she finished university, Gloria joined Gabinete de Arquitectura. This was a well-known architecture company. When one of the original partners left, Gloria and other young interns became partners in the studio. She also formed a close partnership with Solano Benítez, one of the founders.
Her Career as an Architect
Gloria Cabral has been an important member of Gabinete de Arquitectura since 2004. Today, she helps lead the firm with Solano Benítez and his son, Solanito.
Working with Peter Zumthor
In 2014, a famous Swiss architect named Peter Zumthor chose Gloria Cabral as his student. This was part of a special program called the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative. This program helps young, talented artists learn from experienced masters.
Gloria was one of only four finalists in the architecture group. She was also the only woman chosen that year. She traveled to Switzerland many times to work with Zumthor. Together, they designed a unique tea house in South Korea.
Awards and Special Recognitions
Gloria Cabral has won several important awards for her architectural work.
Teletón Children's Rehabilitation Center
She led the project for the Teletón Children's Rehabilitation Center. In 2010, this project won first prize at the Pan American Architecture Biennial in Quito. It won in the category for projects that fix up old buildings or give them new uses.
Venice Biennale Golden Lion
In 2016, Gloria and her partners won the Golden Lion award. This was at the Venice Biennale of Architecture, a very important international exhibition. They won for being the best participant in the show.
Moira Gemmill Prize
In 2018, Gloria received the Moira Gemmill Prize for Emerging Architecture. This award is part of the Women in Architecture Awards. These awards celebrate the achievements of women in the field of architecture.
See also
In Spanish: Gloria Cabral para niños
