Martino Pedrozzi

Mini Cigarillos

Working with Oscar Niemeyer for Two Months

Working at Oscar Niemeyer’s studio in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro – for two months in 1999, Swiss architect Martino Pedrozzi was able to realize this dream. Over twenty years later, he presents his memories of the time spent with the legendary Brazilian architect. Through twenty-six personal, insightful and at times humorous anecdotes, “Mini Cigarillos” captures the impact this time had on the young architect and offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of Oscar Niemeyer.

Working at Oscar Niemeyer’s studio in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro – for two months in 1999, Swiss architect Martino Pedrozzi was able to realize this dream. Over twenty years later, he presents his memories of the time spent with the legendary Brazilian architect. Through twenty-six personal, insightful and at times humorous anecdotes, “Mini Cigarillos” captures the impact this time had on the young architect and offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of Oscar Niemeyer.

Author(s): Martino Pedrozzi

Design: Lars Müller Publishers

11 x 17, 4.5 x 6.5

64 pages, 28 illustrations

paperback

2025, 978-3-03778-808-0, English
CHF 15.00
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Martino Pedrozzi

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Martino Pedrozzi (*1971) is an architect. After graduating from the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), he established his own practice in Mendrisio. He is a titular professor at the Accademia di architettura in Mendrisio and has published several books. In 2020, he produced the documentary “Essere felici”.