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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, Swiss architect Martino Pedrozzi was able to realize his 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 fragments, “Mini Cigarillos” captures the impact these two months 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, Swiss architect Martino Pedrozzi was able to realize his 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 fragments, “Mini Cigarillos” captures the impact these two months 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

Martino Pedrozzi

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Martino Pedrozzi, born in Zurich in 1971, runs an architecture practice in Mendrisio and is a titular professor at the Academy of Architecture of the Università della Svizzera italiana.