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Oscar Niemeyer
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2 buildings in this collection · 2 cities · 2 countries
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Architectural context
About Oscar Niemeyer
Oscar Niemeyer (1907–2012) was the defining architect of Brazilian Modernism, known for sweeping concrete curves and sculptural volumes that gave Modernism a sensuality absent from its European origins. The catalogue holds 2 of his European works in Paris and Berlin.
The French Communist Party Headquarters (1980) in Paris places a buried auditorium beneath a white dome and suspends the office block on pilotis — a characteristically theatrical gesture. The Interbau Apartment House (1957) in Berlin's Hansaviertel, built for the 1957 International Building Exhibition, brought Niemeyer's flowing forms to the Cold War showcase — a V-shaped slab of apartments that introduced Brazilian Modernism to a European audience.
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Where to explore
Cities with documented works credited to Oscar Niemeyer. Counts refer to this collection; links open the broader city guides.
Before you explore
- Is this a complete list of works?
- No. This is Vandelay’s selected collection of 2 buildings credited to Oscar Niemeyer. The catalogue includes collaborations and does not represent a complete body of work.
- Can I visit the buildings?
- A listing does not guarantee that interiors are open to visitors. Check the venue’s official website for access, opening hours and booking requirements.
- How can I correct a credit or suggest a work?
- Contact us with the building’s name and a reliable source for the attribution or detail you would like us to review.
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