Oscar Niemeyer

Based in: Rio de Janeiro
Born: 1907
Died: 2012
Website: www.niemeyer.org.br

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Pritzker Architecture Prize (1988)Winner
RIBA Royal Gold Medal (1998)Winner
Praemium Imperiale (2004)Winner

Biography

Brazilian architect who was a pioneer of modern architecture in Latin America. Known for his work on Brasília including the National Congress, Cathedral of Brasília, and Palácio da Alvorada. His free-flowing curved forms became his signature.

Projects(5)

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National Congress of Brazil

Brasilia · 1960

Cathedral of Brasilia

Brasilia · 1970

Niterói Contemporary Art Museum

Niterói · 1996

Palácio da Alvorada

Brasilia · 1958

C

Copan Building

São Paulo · 1966

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Oscar Niemeyer

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Projects(5)

National Congress of Brazil

Cathedral of Brasilia

Niterói Contemporary Art Museum

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