Mario Botta

Mario Botta (born April 1, 1943, in Mendrisio, Switzerland) is a renowned Swiss architect known for his rigorous geometric style and distinctive use of materials such as brick and stone. He studied at the Institute of Architecture in Venice, where he was a student of Carlo Scarpa and Giuseppe Mazzariol. Early in his career, he collaborated with Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn, who had a significant influence on his architectural approach.

Botta has designed numerous iconic works, including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Cathedral of Évry in France, and the Church of San Giovanni Battista in Mogno. His work combines pure forms, plays of light, and a strong connection to both natural and urban contexts. In 1996, he founded the Academy of Architecture in Mendrisio. With a powerful and timeless architectural language, Mario Botta continues to influence the contemporary architectural landscape.