Lina Bo Bardi
Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) was an influential Italian-Brazilian modernist architect, designer, and writer known for her innovative and socially conscious designs. She moved to Brazil in 1946 and became a significant figure in Brazilian modernist architecture. Some of her most notable works include the São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP), which features a bold, suspended structure, and the SESC Pompeia cultural center, both in São Paulo. Bo Bardi's work often integrated local materials and emphasized functionality, community, and accessibility. Her contributions to architecture and design continue to be celebrated worldwide.