Raquel Schenkman

Raquel Schenkman is a prominent Brazilian architect and urban planner, currently serving as the president of the Instituto de Arquitetos do Brasil (IAB). Known for her advocacy in sustainable architecture and urbanism, she has played a vital role in various initiatives aimed at integrating ecological practices into urban development. Schenkman expressed her deep shock and sorrow following the tragic death of renowned architect Kongjian Yu, highlighting his enthusiasm for understanding the Pantanal as a 'bioma-esponja' and his significant contributions to sustainable urban planning.