Architect Wandenkolk Tinoco passed away today, August 4, 2021, at the age of 85. Born in Recife in 1935, Tinoco graduated in architecture from the School of Fine Arts of Pernambuco in 1958, and in 1960 began teaching at the same institution, which later became the Federal University of Pernambuco.
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Through both his teaching and his design practice, Wandenkolk became a fundamental figure in Brazilian architecture, influencing students with his pedagogy and formal precision, and leaving his mark on the urban landscape with a body of work highlighted by residential buildings. Unfortunately, architectural history has largely focused on the country's Southeast and South regions, leaving some figures without proper recognition for their contributions. This is the case with Wandenkolk.
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In Wandenkolk's work, one can observe the development of a modern architecture with a local character, merging a modernist formal repertoire with bioclimatic concerns. The integration of natural light, cross-ventilation, local materials combined with modern technologies, and adaptations to local socio-spatial codes made the architect's work a profound homage to the regional climate.
In 2015, the architect's ideas and works were featured in the documentary titled Wandenkolk, directed by fellow architect Bruno Firmino.
This article was written by Bruno Firmino. The translation is powered by AI.
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