Overview
Oscar Niemeyer
Known For
Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos
Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar
"Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar" portrays the life, thought and achievements...
The Inventor of Dreams
Mixed with fiction and documentary, the film relives the interviews...
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
A documentary made to coincide with Niemeyer's 100th birthday. The...
O Risco: Lúcio Costa e a Utopia Moderna
Lucio Costa is one of the rare personalities in the...
Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century
The testimony of an artist who continues to believe in...
Chico e as Cidades
Biography
Oscar Niemeyer was a renowned Brazilian architect, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in modern architecture. He was best known for his use of abstract forms and curves, innovative use of reinforced concrete, and a departure from the rigid geometries of earlier modernist architects. He was a pioneer in exploring the aesthetic possibilities of modern materials and construction techniques. Niemeyer played a central role in the design of Brasília the city specially designed, planned, and built to be the capital of Brazil, which was inaugurated in 1960. Niemeyer designed many of the city's iconic buildings, including the National Congress, the Cathedral of Brasília, and the Palácio da Alvorada.