tag: Oscar Niemeyer

A tribute to Niemeyer by Norman Foster

Norman Foster remembers Niemeyer: “His profession was his way of living, his passion and his values. Non-negotiable issues” [ELPAIS.com / fosterandpartners.com]....

Brazil: Oscar Niemeyer (1907 – 2012)

Oscar Niemeyer died this night, after several weeks of being hospitalized for a kidney deficiency. The celebrated architect has passed away in Rio de Janeiro, the city where he was born on December 15, 1907, almost 105 years ago [elmundo.es / Jornal O Globo]....

Niemeyer turns 103

Oscar Niemeyer celebrates his 103rd birthday inaugurating the foundation that bears his name in Niteroi (Brazil). On the same day, another “Niemeyer Foundation” opens in Aviles (Spain) [O Globo / ELPAIS.com]....

Spain’s Medal of Arts and Letters to Niemeyer

“I’m grateful to Spain for the affection. It’s a bit exaggerated”. Responded like that, the 102-year-old Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, last friday (09/10/2010), when he received Spain’s Medal of Arts and Letters in Rio de Janeiro, for “his career and for having contributed to the diffusion of culture” of that Country [elmundo.es / ELPAIS.com]....

Rosario (Argentina): a ‘Port for Music’ by Oscar Niemeyer

Argentina > Information (renderings and plans) about “Puerto de la Musica” in Rosario, designed by Oscar Niemeyer. In the earlier months of 2010, construction’s first phase will be put out to tender. According to scheduled times, the work will be completed towards the end of 2012… [SkyscraperPage Forum]...

Brazil: Oscar Niemeyer’s 102 years old…

On December 15, Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, a master in his profession, has completed 102 years, still being in full swing after he overcame several health problems that had forced him to go under surgery twice during the last months [epa]. Video about Niemeyer (12/04/09) visiting one of his work, the Administrative Center of Minais […]...