This architect is renowned for his modernist approach to design, which shaped Brazilian modernism. His early life was marked by a bohemian spirit, but he soon immersed himself in architecture with a drive to create better structures. Collaborations with peers inspired him to develop a distinctive architectural style. His work has left a lasting legacy on buildings in Brazil and beyond.
Oscar Niemeyer, the last great modern architect, shares his informal autobiography, exploring how philosophy, politics, and his passions—family, friends, Brazil's landscapes, art, and literature—shaped his architecture and life. This first English edition celebrates his 100th birthday.
Der brasilianische Architekt Oscar Niemeyer (*1907) gehört zu den Klassikern des 20. Jahrhunderts. In dieser Publikation werden - neben dem Text 'Meine Architektur' von Niemeyer selbst - in Einzelbeiträgen von renommierten Autoren wichtige und aktuelle Aspekte des Werks von Niemeyer analysiert.