Biography oscar niemeyer

Summary of Oscar Niemeyer

Oscar Niemeyer - the so-called "concrete poet" - is one of the most influential architects of the 20^th and 21^st century. He is responsible for the design of innovative civic buildings in Brazil, and especially its new capital city, Brasília.

A one-time assistant to the arch modernist, Le Corbusier, he moved beyond his mentor's "straight" and functional model to create modern structures defined by spectacular undulating lines. This signature innovation, coupled with his efforts to push the aesthetic limits of reinforced concrete, saw his name become synonymous with Brazil's post-colonial architectural identity.

His reputation was further strengthened on the back of important works across the Americas, Europe, and Africa. During his long life, he received numerous awards and accolades, with the most prestigious, the Pritzker Prize (in 1988), validating his status as one of the world's most influential architects.

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