Of course, I have given my engineers some headaches over the years, but they go with me. I have always wanted my buildings to be as light as possible, to touch the ground gently, to swoop and soar, and to surprise. Oscar Niemeyer buildingengineergently share on social
For me beauty is valued more than anything - the beauty that is manifest in a curved line or in an act of creativity. Oscar Niemeyer actbeautycreativity Change image and share on social
Curves are the essence of my work because they are the essence of Brazil, pure and simple. Oscar Niemeyer brazilcurveessence Change image and share on social
My work is not about 'form follows function,' but 'form follows beauty' or, even better, 'form follows feminine.' Oscar Niemeyer beautyfeminineform Change image and share on social
It was the drawing that led me to architecture, the search for light and astonishing forms. Oscar Niemeyer architectureastonishdraw Change image and share on social
I like talking to priests, to Catholics. Everyone has their beliefs. Oscar Niemeyer beliefcatholicpriest Change image and share on social
The artistic capability of reinforced concrete is so fantastic - that is the way to go. Oscar Niemeyer artisticcapabilityconcrete Change image and share on social
It is not with architecture that one can disseminate any political ideology. Oscar Niemeyer architecturedisseminateideology Change image and share on social
