“I deliberately disregarded the right angle and rationalist architecture designed with ruler and square to boldly enter the world of curves and straight lines offered by reinforced concrete... This deliberate protest arose from the environment in which I lived, with its white beaches, its huge mountains, its old baroque churches, and the beautiful suntanned women.”
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Oscar Niemeyer
Oscar Niemeyer was a Brazilian architect known for his modernist style and unique architectural forms. Born on December 15, 1907, and passing away on December 5, 2012, Niemeyer's works are scattered across the globe. His most iconic buildings include the government buildings in Brasília and the São Paulo Cathedral. more
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