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Oscar Niemeyer

Also Known As: Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho

Birth Date

December 15, 1907

Death Date

December 5, 2012

(passed away at 104)

Place of Birth

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Biography

Oscar Niemeyer was a renowned Brazilian architect, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in modern architecture. He was best known for his use of abstract forms and curves, innovative use of reinforced concrete, and a departure from the rigid geometries of earlier modernist architects. He was a pioneer in exploring the aesthetic possibilities of modern materials and construction techniques. Niemeyer played a central role in the design of Brasília the city specially designed, planned, and built to be the capital of Brazil, which was inaugurated in 1960. Niemeyer designed many of the city's iconic buildings, including the National Congress, the Cathedral of Brasília, and the Palácio da Alvorada.

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Oscar Niemeyer

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Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra

Casa Brasileira

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Brascuba

Chico e as Cidades

Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar

The Invention of Brasilia

The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes

Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air

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1968 - Without Losing Tenderness

O Universo Graciliano

When Brazil Was Modern

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The Inventor of Dreams

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