Is Oscar Niemeyer A-List?

Pampulha Complex Acclaim

Niemeyer's Pampulha Modern Ensemble in Belo Horizonte brings international attention to his innovative curved concrete designs. He establishes himself as Brazil's leading modernist architect.

UN Headquarters Collaboration

Selected to collaborate on the design of United Nations headquarters in New York. His participation in this prestigious international project elevates his global architectural standing.

Brasília Capital Completed

Niemeyer's civic buildings for Brazil's new capital Brasília are completed, including the National Congress, Cathedral, and Palace. This monumental project becomes his defining legacy and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Pritzker Prize Honor

Receives the Pritzker Architecture Prize, considered the Nobel Prize of architecture. The award recognizes his lifetime contribution to modern architecture and cements his place among the greats.

Niterói Museum Icon

The Niterói Contemporary Art Museum becomes an iconic symbol of his later work. At 94, he proves his creative powers remain strong, continuing to design innovative structures.

Centenary Celebration

Niemeyer's 100th birthday is celebrated worldwide with exhibitions and tributes. He continues working and designing, an extraordinary testament to his longevity and passion.

Death at 104

Niemeyer dies at age 104, having worked almost until the end. His death marks the passing of one of modernism's last great masters.

Architectural Legacy Endures

Fourteen years after his death, Niemeyer's buildings remain iconic landmarks, particularly in Brazil. He is revered within architecture and known among the culturally educated, though not a household name to the general public worldwide.