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Mar 17, 2023 · On 23 August 1914, when Niemeyer supposedly became the first man of the German Army to win the cross, hundreds of men were actually doing the same and survived long enough to be actually decorated with it.
Musketier Oskar Niemeyer (n.d. – 23 August 1914) was a German soldier. He is recognized as the first recipient (posthumous) of the Iron Cross during the First World War. [1]
Dec 5, 2012 · Kubitschek personally selected Niemeyer to design the city's buildings, and Costa won a competition (at Niemeyer's suggestion) to design the urban planning. Brasilia was to be the world's first major city founded wholly on modernist principles and aesthetics.
- Brazilian
- December 15, 1907
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- December 5, 2012
Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho (15 December 1907 – 5 December 2012), known as Oscar Niemeyer (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈoskaʁ ni.eˈmajeʁ]), was a Brazilian architect considered to be one of the key figures in the development of modern architecture.
- National Congress of Brazil, Brasília. Niemeyer’s influence is most prominently seen in the design of the National Congress of Brazil in Brasília. Completed in 1960, this iconic structure exemplifies his curvilinear aesthetic and mastery of concrete.
- United Nations Headquarters, New York. Collaborating with Le Corbusier, Niemeyer played a crucial role in the design of the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, Niterói. Perched on a cliff overlooking Guanabara Bay, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Niterói is another gem in Niemeyer’s portfolio.
- Cathedral of Brasília. Niemeyer’s Cathedral of Brasília is a striking example of his ability to merge spirituality with modernist principles. The hyperbolic structure, resembling hands reaching towards the sky, is a spiritual and architectural beacon in the heart of Brazil’s capital.
Dec 6, 2012 · Oscar Niemeyer, the last lion of architectural modernism and the most renowned cultural figure in Brazil, died Wednesday at age 104.
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Jul 27, 2023 · Niemeyer’s exceptional talent and dedication were rewarded with numerous international awards, including the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 1988, the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale in 1996, the Royal Institute of British Architects Gold Medal in 1998, and the UNESCO Award for Culture in 2001.
