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Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho (1907 – 2012), known as Oscar Niemeyer, was a Brazilian architect considered to be one of the key figures in the development of modern architecture. Niemeyer was best known for his design of civic buildings for Brasília. This planned city became Brazil’s capital in 1960, as well as his collaboration with other architects at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York. His exploration of the aesthetic possibilities of reinforced concrete was highly influential in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
“What attracts me is the free and sensual curve.” – Oscar Niemeyer
The United Nations Secretariat Building on Manhattan’s East River was designed between 1947 and 1951 as part of the United Nations headquarters. The project was led by American architect Wallace…
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The Niemeyer Building, located in the Praça da Liberdade district of Belo Horizonte, is one of Oscar Niemeyer’s seminal works. Designed in the 1950s, this building was an audacious embodiment…
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Within the intricate tapestry of civilization, cities reflect our societal, cultural, and technological advancements. The past century, marked by rapid technological progress and shifting societal needs, has witnessed the emergence…
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Completed in 1964 under the creative mastery of Oscar Niemeyer, the National Congress of Brazil serves as a nexus of historical context, potent symbolism, and audacious artistic innovation. Situated at…
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The Ministry of the Army is a well-known public garden Roberto Burle Marx composed in 1970, located in Brasilia, Brazil. The project was a joint effort between Roberto Burle Max…
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