Oscar Niemeyer
Brazilian architect
ποΈDecember 15, 1907 - December 5, 2012
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πBiography
Oscar Niemeyer was a Brazilian architect considered to be one of the key figures in the development of modern architecture, known for his use of abstract forms and curves in concrete.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Designed civic buildings for BrasΓlia
- β¦Pritzker Architecture Prize
- β¦United Nations Headquarters design team
π¬Famous Quotes
"Right angles don't attract me... what attracts me is the free and sensual curve.
"Architecture is invention.
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