Born in Cascais, Portugal (1897-1948). He was a multidisciplinary man, who in addition to well-known buildings he designed and films he created, was also involved in writing, singing, painting and music.. Among his major works is the Portuguese Pavilion at the Portuguese World Exhibition held in 1940 (as part of which the Monument to the Discoveries was also presented)
The buildings in the site designed by Cottinelli Telmo