Oscar Niemeyer
B- Birthday
- December 15, 1907
- Age
- 118
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $10M
About
Oscar Niemeyer was a renowned Brazilian architect, considered one of the most influential figures in modern architecture. He was celebrated for his innovative use of reinforced concrete and his organic, flowing designs. Niemeyer is best known for his design of civic buildings in Brasília, Brazil's capital city, as well as his collaboration on the United Nations headquarters in New York. His architectural vision left a lasting impact on the world.
Career Timeline
Brazilian Pavilion Design
Designed the Brazilian pavilion at the New York World's Fair, gaining recognition.
Brasília Capital Project
Chosen to design the major civic buildings for Brasília.
Exile During Dictatorship
Goes into exile due to the military dictatorship in Brazil.
Returns to Brazil
Returns to Brazil and continues to design buildings.
Receives RIBA Gold Medal
Awarded the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Gold Medal.
Death at 104
Oscar Niemeyer dies at the age of 104.
Architectural Legacy
His designs continue to influence modern architecture worldwide.
