The Master Planner and the Pedreiro

Ricardo de Olivera is a Brazilian 'pedreiro', a real rebel architect. He has built over 100 houses with no formal training while utilizing the most basic tools, all within his local communit... Read allRicardo de Olivera is a Brazilian 'pedreiro', a real rebel architect. He has built over 100 houses with no formal training while utilizing the most basic tools, all within his local community of Rocinha, Brazil's largest favela, situated right in the center of Rio de Janeiro. Wor... Read allRicardo de Olivera is a Brazilian 'pedreiro', a real rebel architect. He has built over 100 houses with no formal training while utilizing the most basic tools, all within his local community of Rocinha, Brazil's largest favela, situated right in the center of Rio de Janeiro. Working on a variety of projects across the favela, including his own house, Ricardo explains... Read all