Rafael Rebecchi
Brazilian architect
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Rafael Rebecchi (1844 – 1922) was an Italian architect who established himself in Brazil in 1893.[1][2] He designed several buildings for the Brazilian National Exposition of 1908 in Rio de Janeiro.[3] He was also involved with a rebuilding project at the Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro. He won a facades competition for the design of 119 buildings along a street. Rebecchi was also the architect in charge of renovating the Brazilian National Archives. The renovation was completed in 1906.[4]
Rafael Rebecchi | |
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| Born | 1844 |
| Died | 1922 (aged 77–78) |
| Occupation | Architect |
Brazilian National Exposition of 1908
Minas Geraes state pavilion
The Minas Geraes building was designed Rebecchi. It had interior murals by Crispim do Amaral including a series personifying agriculture, mineralogy, manufactures and the liberal arts. Exhibits included aspects of gold and diamond mining including a small quartz crushing machine and gold-washing machinery with washers and miners demonstrating the processes involved. [5]
Bahia state pavilion
The Bahia state pavilion occupied 54,359 square feet[6] and was designed by Rebecchi.[2] It displayed artwork by Jose Rodrigues Nunes, Bento Capinam, Macario, and Victor Meirelles, and its external sculpture was by Rodolfo Bernardelli.[2]
Gallery
Minas Gerais state pavilion
Bahia state pavilion
