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The Works of the Late João Filgueiras Lima, Brazilian Icon

The Works of the Late João Filgueiras Lima, Brazilian Icon - Image 1 of 97 — Residência JSN © Joana França

Written by Victor Delaqua | Translated by Vanessa Quirk

Read the original version in Portuguese here.

Published on May 26, 2014

Last week one of the greatest icons of Brazilian architecture, João Filgueiras Lima, also known as Lelé, passed away. Photographer Joana França has shared with us photographs depicting the architect's extensive repertoire - from his most classic works to some lesser-known gems.

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Cite: Delaqua, Victor. "The Works of the Late João Filgueiras Lima, Brazilian Icon" [Obras do Lelé por Joana França] 26 May 2014. ArchDaily. (Trans. Quirk, Vanessa) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/510050/the-works-of-the-late-joao-filgueiras-lima-brazilian-icon> ISSN 0719-8884