Way Back When: Oscar Niemeyer

16Oct09


Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer is perhaps one of the most important names in international architecture. At 101 he might just be the oldest practicing architect ever. I’ve got a special place in my heart for Brazilian architecture, and Niemeyer is the builder of it.

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  1. Steffen on October 30th, 2009 7:14 am

    His Casino und Hotel in Madeira/Portugal are also quite amazing! There are some parallels to his cathedral in Brasilia…

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