Os casos das igrejas de Eladio Dieste em Atlântida e Durazno

Uruguayan engineer Eladio Dieste's innovative use of reinforced brick in architectural design, particularly in his two emblematic churches—Cristo Obrero in Atlántida (1958–60) and San Pedro in Durazno (1969–71)—challenges conventional engineering norms while achieving structural efficiency and aesthetic sophistication. Dieste's approach, rooted in the physical properties of brick and steel, subverted traditional construction standards by prioritizing fundamental principles over pragmatic solutions. His method, combining an innovative calculation technique with industrialized construction processes, allowed for the creation of complex, durable structures that transcend typical engineering constraints. The churches exemplify his mastery of light manipulation, proportional design, and symbolic material use, where brick serves as both a structural and aesthetic element, embodying a locally adapted modernity.

Fitz, L. (2013). Os casos das igrejas de Eladio Dieste em Atlântida e Durazno (C. E. Comas, C. C. Cabral, & A. Cattani, Eds.). Núcleo Docomomo RS / PROPAR-UFRGS. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.19291964