The Italio-Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) forged a unique path with her bold
designs. Spanning architecture stage sets fashion and furniture her work drew inspiration
from the International Style which she translated into her own visual language. Fundamental to
her work was her thoughtful engagement with her adopted country of Brazil its culture
society and politics and she productively and provocatively voiced her sometimes radical
views through designs exhibitions and writings. On the occasion of Lina Bo Bardi's one
hundredth birthday this richly illustrated volume presents an overview of her oeuvre and
highlights iconic buildings such as her own home the so-called Casa de Vidro the Museo de
Arte de São Paulo and the cultural center SESC Pompéia. The Italo-Brazilian architect LINA BO
BARDI (1914-1992) forged a unique path with her bold designs. Spanning architecture stage sets
fashion and furniture her work drew inspiration from the International Style which she
translated into her own visual language. Fundamental to her work was her thoughtful engagement
with her adopted country of Brazil its culture society and politics and she productively
and provocatively voiced her sometimes radical views through designs exhibitions and
writings.
