For some reason I've been thinking about Uruguayan architect & engineer Eladio Dieste lately. I wrote a paper about his work in my undergrad and I've been revisiting some of his projects over the past couple of days. For me his work is without pretense. It may be my favourite example of sincerity in design. A true regionalist, Dieste explored space and structure through very real restraints. His masonry work stems directly from a local knowledge of building – he hired local workers and builders and allowed their skill sets to inform his decisions. The work offers incredible examples of efficiency in design. Structure is form. Form is structure. I would encourage anyone to take a look at his work.

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