Oscar Niemeyer
Brazilian architect (1907–2012)
1907 — 2012
Quick Facts
Profession
Brazilian architect (1907–2012)
Born
December 15, 1907
Died
2012 (age ~105)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, architect, politician
BrazilBorn in Rio de JaneiroDied in Rio de Janeiro
1907
Born in Rio de Janeiro (1907-12-15)
1939
Awardhonorary citizen of New York
1963
AwardLenin Peace Prize
1988
AwardPritzker Architecture Prize
1989
AwardPrincess of Asturias Award for the Arts
1998
AwardRoyal Gold Medal
About
Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho, known as Oscar Niemeyer, was a Brazilian architect considered to be one of the key figures in the development of modern architecture. Niemeyer was best known for his design of civic buildings for Brasília, a planned city that became Brazil's capital in 1960, as well as his collaboration with other architects on the headquarters of the United Nations in New York. His exploration of the aesthetic possibilities of reinforced concrete was highly influential in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
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Who is Oscar Niemeyer?+
Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho, known as Oscar Niemeyer, was a Brazilian architect considered to be one of the key figures in the development of modern architecture. Niemeyer was best known for his design of civic buildings for Brasília, a planned city that became Brazil's capital in
What does the name Oscar mean?+
The name Oscar means "A male given name from Irish or Old English.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Oscar Niemeyer born?+
Oscar Niemeyer was born on December 15, 1907.
When did Oscar Niemeyer die?+
Oscar Niemeyer died in 2012, at approximately 105 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish or Old English.
The name Oscar is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish or Old English.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Oscar — December 15, 1907
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Stood in front of your work for twenty minutes. Lost track of time.
— a museum visitor
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