Skip to content
Oscar Niemeyer profile photo

Acting

Oscar Niemeyer

Born
Dec 15, 1907 · Aged 104
Died
Dec 5, 2012
Place of birth
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Gender
Male
Movie credits
27
TV credits
1
Also known as (1)
  • Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho

Biography

Oscar Niemeyer was a renowned Brazilian architect, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in modern architecture. He was best known for his use of abstract forms and curves, innovative use of reinforced concrete, and a departure from the rigid geometries of earlier modernist architects. He was a pioneer in exploring the aesthetic possibilities of modern materials and construction techniques. Niemeyer played a central role in the design of Brasília the city specially designed, planned, and built to be the capital of Brazil, which was inaugurated in 1960. Niemeyer designed many…