My work is not about "form follows function," but "form follows beauty" or, even better, "form follows feminine."
- Oscar Niemeyer
- Oscar Niemeyer
Palácio da Alvorada
Brasilia, Brazil
My Brasilia made by Broyhill
and inspired by the architecture of Oscar Niemeyer.
Cathedral of Brasilia
Brasilia, Brazil
Centro Cultural Oscar Niemeyer
Brazil Pavilion
New York Worlds Fair
1939
Lucio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer
The only house in the U.S
designed by Niemeyer.
Strick House.
Santa Monica, California 1964
They are amazing pieces of architecture, aren't they? I've never seen them before ... so 'Howard Roarke' ... cutting edge and individualistic.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame he didn't (or wasn't able to) design more of these gorgeous homes for the US. His work is simply stellar.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I wonder if he did the sculptures pictured as well.
I was in the 6th grade when Brasilia formally became the capital of Brazil. I remember it well, because my teacher, Mr. Brown, did a geography unit on the subject, and I thought the architecture was amazing even then. Who knew I'd still be in love with Brasilia furniture these 50+ years later? Beautiful post, as always. Thanks!
ReplyDeletelove his work! he was such a forward thinker/designer. i wonder who will stand out from our generation?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning architectural design. Oscar Niemayer is an artistic genius. Wish I could see any of his work in person.
ReplyDeleteOh. Wow! I want to move into the Strick House. Please?
ReplyDeleteOr...find a sideboard like yours...