P.Mendes da Rocha

Paulo Mendes da Rocha (born in 1928) is a brazilian architect  honored with the Mies van der Rohe Prize (2000) and the Pritzker Prize (2006). Working almost exclusively in Brazil, Mendes da Rocha has been producing buildings since 1957, many of them built in concrete, a method some call "Brazilian Brutalism", arguably allowing buildings to be constructed cheaply and quickly. He has contributed many notable cultural buildings to Sao Paulo and is widely credited as enhancing and revitalizing the city.

Mendes da Rocha was Professor at the Architecture College of University of Sao Paulo until 1998. His work is influenced by Brazilian architect Vilanova Artigas from the paulist Brazilian School.

Country: Brazil