Paulo Mendes da Rocha facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paulo Mendes da Rocha
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Mendes da Rocha in 2009
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| Born | October 25, 1928 Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil
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| Died | May 23, 2021 (aged 92) São Paulo, Brazil
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| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Alma mater | Mackenzie Presbyterian University |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | Pritzker Architecture Prize (2006) |
| Buildings | Serra Dourada Stadium, Gymnasium in the Paulistano Athletics Club, Pinacoteca do Estado, National Coach Museum |
Paulo Mendes da Rocha (born October 25, 1928 – died May 23, 2021) was a famous Brazilian architect. He was known for designing many important buildings, mostly in Brazil.
Paulo Mendes da Rocha studied architecture at Mackenzie Presbyterian University. He graduated in 1954. He started designing buildings in 1957. Many of his buildings were made using concrete. This style is sometimes called "Brazilian Brutalism". It allowed buildings to be built quickly and without costing too much. He designed many important cultural buildings in São Paulo. People say his work helped make the city better and more lively.
Paulo Mendes da Rocha also taught at the Architecture College of the University of São Paulo. This school is known as FAU-USP. He taught there until 1998. Another Brazilian architect, Vilanova Artigas, influenced his work. Paulo Mendes da Rocha received many big awards for his designs. These include the Mies van der Rohe Prize in 2000 and the Pritzker Prize in 2006. He also won the Golden Lion for his life's work at the Venice Biennale in 2016.
Paulo Mendes da Rocha passed away on May 23, 2021. He was 92 years old when he died in São Paulo.
Famous Buildings and Designs
Paulo Mendes da Rocha created many important buildings and designs during his career. Here are some of his most well-known works:
| Year | Building or Product | Location |
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| 1957 | Gymnasium at the Paulistano Athletics Club | São Paulo, Brazil |
| 1957 | Paulistano Armchair (a chair design) | |
| 1964 | The Guaimbê Residential Building | São Paulo, Brazil |
| 1969 | Brazil's building at Expo '70 | Osaka, Japan |
| 1973 | Serra Dourada Stadium | Goiânia, Brazil |
| 1987 | Saint Peter Chapel | São Paulo, Brazil |
| 1987 | Forma Furniture showroom | São Paulo, Brazil |
| 1988 | Brazilian Sculpture Museum | São Paulo, Brazil |
| 1992 | Patriarch Plaza and Viaduct do Chá | São Paulo, Brazil |
| 1993 | Pinacoteca do Estado (an art museum) | São Paulo, Brazil |
| 1997 | FIESP Cultural Center | São Paulo, Brazil |
| 2002 | Patriarch Plaza | São Paulo, Brazil |
| 2015 | National Coaches Museum | Lisbon, Portugal |
| 2017 | Quelhas House | Lisbon, Portugal |
| 2017 | SESC 24 de Maio | São Paulo, Brazil |
Gallery
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SESC 24 de Maio, São Paulo (2017)
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Museu dos Coches, Lisbon (2015)
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Saint Peter Chapel, São Paulo (1987)
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Patriarch Plaza, São Paulo (2002)
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Brazilian Sculpture Museum, Mube, São Paulo (1988).
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Pinacotheca, Pinacoteca do Estado, São Paulo (1993)
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See also
In Spanish: Paulo Mendes da Rocha para niños
