"Here, then, is what I wanted to tell you of my architecture. I created it with courage and idealism, but also with an awareness of the fact that what is important is life, friends and attempting to make this unjust world a better place in which to live."
— Oscar Niemeyer.
— Oscar Niemeyer.
a Brazilian architect age of 101. First European exhibition in Glaspaleis just ended.
Cathedral of Brasilia:
16 columns represent two hands moving upwards to heaven, darkness of the low 
ceiling of the entrance contrasting the brightness and spatiousness of inside, reflecting the greatness of the spirituality.
ceiling of the entrance contrasting the brightness and spatiousness of inside, reflecting the greatness of the spirituality.Contemporary Art Museum, Rio de Jenario
From an organic impression, resembling a flower, overlooking the sea. Described as an UFO landing on the beach by Niemeyer.
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