About Paulista Brutalism
The Paulista School turned raw concrete into poetry — massive cantilevered slabs, V-shaped pilotis, and zenithal skylights that carve light into shadow. This system channels that muscular honesty: mineral grays, tight Swiss typography, and deep cantilever shadows that make every surface read as a structural gesture.
- Origin
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Era
- 1957–1985; legacy through Mendes da Rocha's Pritzker 2006
- Key figures
- Vilanova Artigas · Paulo Mendes da Rocha · Lina Bo Bardi · Carlos Millan
- Movements
- Brazilian Brutalism · Escola Paulista · Structural Functionalism
Paulista Brutalism design spec
Colors
Background
Surface
Primary
Secondary
Accent
Text
Typography
Inter DisplayHeadings
InterBody
IBM Plex MonoMono
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