Zanine Caldas

Zanine Caldas
Born(1919-04-25)April 25, 1919
DiedDecember 20, 2001(2001-12-20) (aged 82)
Other nameMestre da Madeira
OccupationArchitect

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[1], are a unique synthesis of traditional handicraft and modern techniques.[2][3][4][5][6]

References

  1. ↑ Braziliense', 'Correio Braziliense, Correio (2019-09-29). "Moderno e tropical". Acervo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-11-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ↑ www.ondaweb.com.br, Ondaweb-; Sindmóveis, Imprensa (2019-04-25). "Hoje é o centenário do mestre da madeira Zanine Caldas". Salão Design (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  3. ↑ "Zanine 100 anos – Forma e Resistência – MAM Rio" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  4. ↑ "Zanine – Instituto José Zanine Caldas" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  5. ↑ "Paixão pela madeira". Estadão (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  6. ↑ "Design Miami turns 20: how the fair has transformed the design world". Domus. Retrieved 2026-05-26.