Architecture will always express the technical and social progress of the country in which it is carried out. If we wish to give it the human content that it lacks, we must participate in the political struggle. Oscar Niemeyer architecturecarrycontent share on social
Humanity needs dreams to be able to survive the miseries of daily existence, even if only for an instant. Oscar Niemeyer dailydreamexistence Change image and 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
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
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
The challenge of a cathedral is very good for architectural inventiveness. Oscar Niemeyer architecturalcathedralchallenge Change image and share on social
I search for surprise in my architecture. A work of art should cause the emotion of newness. Oscar Niemeyer architectureartemotion Change image and share on social
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
