The Architecture of Oscar Niemeyer, State of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Oscar Niemeyer is arguably the greatest Brazilian architect that has ever lived, a man that gave face to many of Brazil’s most important government, museum and landmark buildings. Niemeyer’s designs can be seen everywhere from Rio to Sao Paulo to Brasilia, the new capitol of Brazil. In Brasilia alone, Niemeyer designed the Palácio da Alvorada (the home of Brazil’s presidents), the National Congress Building, the Supreme Court, the National Theater, the Ministry of Justice, the National Library and more.
Niemeyer championed the contemporary movement in Brazil, giving a bold character to a government that serves a bold, proud people. Niemeyer’s buildings should be visited in Brazil, and you’ll find them in nearly every major city you might visit. Keep your eye out for Oscar himself, as the architect is still at work today– at the bright young age of 103 years old.
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