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Paulo Mendes da Rocha (1928–2021) was a seminal Brazilian architect whose work played a pivotal role in shaping modern architecture in Latin America. Known for his bold use of exposed concrete and structural clarity, he was a leading figure in the Paulista Brutalism movement, often aligning architecture with social and political ideals. Awarded the Pritzker Prize in 2006, Mendes da Rocha left a profound legacy through projects like the Brazilian Museum of Sculpture, the Pinacoteca do Estado, and his own house in São Paulo, which together embody an architecture of resistance, resilience, and democratic values.
“Architecture is not about building, it’s about transforming the world.” – Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Located in the Butantã neighborhood of São Paulo, the Mendes da Rocha House is a personal and architectural manifesto. Designed and built in 1964 by Paulo Mendes da Rocha as…
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