Zanine Caldas
José Zanine Caldas (April 25, 1919 – December 20, 2001) was a Brazilian self-taught architect, landscaper, sculptor, and furniture designer. His works, which drew the admiration of fellow architects Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa, are a unique synthesis of traditional handicraft and modern techniques.
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Zanine Caldas
- Name
- Zanine Caldas
- Born
- April 25, 1919
- Birthplace
- Belmonte, Bahia, Brazil
- Died
- December 20, 2001
- Place of death
- Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Occupation
- architect
- Languages
- Portuguese
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José Zanine Caldas (April 25, 1919 – December 20, 2001) was a Brazilian self-taught architect, landscaper, sculptor, and furniture designer. His works, which drew the admiration of fellow architects Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa, are a unique synthesis of traditional handicraft and modern techniques.
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• Name — Zanine Caldas • Born — April 25, 1919 • Birthplace — Belmonte, Bahia, Brazil • Died — December 20, 2001 • Place of death — Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil • Other Names — Mestre da Madeira
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