Designed by Oscar Niemeyer

Oscar Niemeyer (born December 15, 1907) is a Brazilian architect who is considered one of the most important names in international modern architecture.

Art and Architecture

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Brasilia Designed a large number of residential, commercial and government buildings in the new capital
Costiera Amalfitana Niemeyer Auditorium (Ravello) inaugurated in 2010.
Diamantina Hotel do Tijuco (1951), and several other works in the town - including a School (1954) and a Club (1950).
Le Havre Le Volcan (Cultural Centre)
Pampulha Designed the main buildings there
Rachid Karami International Fair-Tripoli "the Lebanese government sought to hire an internationally renowned architect and the choice fell on Oscar Niemeyer." (AB ev)

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