Sergio Roberto Santos Rodrigues (September 22, 1927 – September 1, 2014) was a Brazilian carioca architect and designer. Along with Joaquim Tenreiro and José Zanine Caldas, Rodrigues was the pioneer to transform the Brazilian design in industrial design and make it known worldwide.
He began his work in the field of architecture in the project of the civic center along with the also architects David Azambuja, Flávio Régis do Nascimento e Olavo redig de Campos.
Had the peak of his career in the 50s and 60s. Worked with furniture design according with the modernism, bringing the Brazilian identity to his projects, both in the design and traditional materials – leather, wood and rattan – exalting the Brazilian and native culture.
“In fact, in this moment he did coexist the Brazilian-Brazil with the Girl-from-Ipanema, sang later (1962) by Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes in the famous "Girl from Ipanema"” (Oscar Niemeyer).
Contemporary of Oscar Niemeyer and Lúcio Costa, his furniture was utilized in large scale in the construction of Brazil's capital Brasília.
“In that time (begin of Brasília) we didn't have time to think about designing any furniture. We used the furniture from the market, selecting as the Palace wanted. The main designer to whom we selected was Sergio Rodrigues” (Lúcio Costa).
His most famous work in the Sheriff's chair (1957), made in leather and wood, with fit and upholstery innovations that inspired works until today.
“The piece of furniture is not just the shape, not just the material which is made but also something inside it. It's the piece's spirit. It's the Brazilian spirit. It's the Brazilian furniture” (Sergio Rodrigues). He died in 2014 at Rio de Janeiro of liver failure.
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Some of their strengths
Sérgio Rodrigues has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Intelligent, Creative, Imaginative, Organized, Kind, and Passionate.
Smart and Sophisticated
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Sérgio Rodrigues is someone who is a smart, sophisticated, and organized person who displays kindness and grace in every day interactions, and who also has a passionate soul. A person who is known for being a good partner.
Helpful and Supportive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Sérgio Rodrigues well know them as someone who can be accepting, supportive, and productive, like a garden.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Sérgio Rodrigues as someone who is altruistic, inventive, energetic, and socially-conscious.
Who is inventive, open-minded and inquisitive, optimistic and cooperative, and who loves working together with others.
Stable and Creative
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Sérgio Rodrigues is someone who thrives in volatile situations, and who tends to be a source of stability and comfort for others who are experiencing challenging times .
They are also someone who is mysterious, intuitive, and diplomatic, and who has a keen intuition, charisma, and a focus on balance and partnership.
Altruistic and Purposeful
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Sérgio Rodrigues tends to be someone who has a desire to be of service to a higher calling and who is always trying to perfect things. Who can be practical and polished, reserved and methodical, and who tends to trust internal judgment before trusting anyone else at face value.
Some of Sérgio Rodrigues's challenges
While Sérgio Rodrigues has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Sérgio Rodrigues can be Status-seeking, Indecisive, Difficult, Perfectionist, Arrogant, Unrealistic, and Anxious.
Difficult and Perfectionist
One of Sérgio Rodrigues's key challenges is that they are someone who can be difficult and too much of a perfectionist.
Sérgio Rodrigues must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive, and can be excessive and unrealistic.
Anxious and Inflexible
Sérgio Rodrigues is someone who can be high-strung, impatient, and inflexible, who can be "penny wise and pound foolish", have poor listening skills, and who can be intolerant of people who share a different world view.
Critical and Bossy
Finally, Sérgio Rodrigues also can be too focused on the small details of life, try to control whatever is happening, and be finicky and demanding.
