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1958: The Paulistano Athletic Club in São Paulo, Brazil

Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Architect
Pritzker-prize winning architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha is known for bold simplicity and an innovative use of concrete and steel.
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The Paulistano Athletic Club in São Paulo, Brazil, Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Architect
Photo © José Moscardi
The Paulistano Athletic Club in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Brazilian Paulo Mendes da Rocha
The Paulistano Athletic Club is a sports arena made of reinforced concrete. The metal roof is suspended from steel cables. The arena sits in the center of a rectangular esplanade with banquet rooms and a garden. The Paulistano Athletic Club is large enough for 2,000 spectators.

~Pritzker Prize Committee

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