19 moments

1. Birth in Rio de Janeiro

   1907-12-15 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

   Oscar Niemeyer was born in Rio de Janeiro, the city that remained central to his personal and professional life.

2. Enrollment at the National School of Fine Arts

   1929-01-01 · Escola Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

   Niemeyer enrolled at Rio de Janeiro's National School of Fine Arts, beginning his formal architectural education. Coordinates represent the historic National School of Fine Arts site in central Rio de Janeiro.

3. Architecture diploma in Rio

   1934-01-01 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

   Niemeyer received his engineer-architect diploma in Rio de Janeiro, completing the education that led into his professional career.

4. Brazilian Pavilion team at New York World's Fair

   1938-01-01 · Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City, New York, United States

   

   Invited by Lúcio Costa, Niemeyer traveled to New York as a member of the team designing Brazil's pavilion for the World's Fair. Coordinates represent the 1939 New York World's Fair grounds at Flushing Meadows.

5. United Nations headquarters design work

   1947-01-01 · New York City, New York, United States

   

   Niemeyer traveled to New York as a member of the international architects' committee developing the United Nations headquarters project. Coordinates represent the United Nations Headquarters site in Manhattan.

6. First European journey: Czechoslovakia

   1954-01-01 · Czechoslovakia

   During his first journey to Europe, Niemeyer visited Czechoslovakia. The source identifies the former state of Czechoslovakia but not a city; coordinates are a representative point.

7. First European journey: Poland

   1954-01-01 · Poland

   During his first journey to Europe, Niemeyer visited Poland while engaged in the international reconstruction program associated with Berlin's Hansa district. The source identifies Poland but not a city; coordinates are a representative national point.

8. First European journey: Soviet Union

   1954-01-01 · Soviet Union

   During his first journey to Europe, Niemeyer visited the Soviet Union. The source identifies the Soviet Union but not a city or republic; coordinates are a broad representative point.

9. Design work for Brasília

   1957-01-01 · Brasília, Federal District, Brazil

   

   Niemeyer carried out designs in Brasília for the presidential residence, Congress, Planalto Palace, Supreme Federal Court, and other elements of the new capital. The source dates this work to 1957–1958; the card is indexed to the first supported year. Coordinates represent the Praça dos Três Poderes area.

10. Tripoli International Fair commission

    1962-01-01 · Rashid Karami International Fair, Tripoli, Lebanon

    Niemeyer traveled to Lebanon to design Tripoli's International and Permanent Fair and its sports complex, a major overseas commission of his early career. The source specifies Lebanon and the Tripoli fair project; coordinates represent the fairgrounds.

11. Louvre exhibition visit

    1965-01-01 · Palais du Louvre, Paris, France

    Niemeyer traveled to Paris for the Louvre presentation of the exhibition “Oscar Niemeyer, l’architecte de Brasília.”

12. Settlement in Paris

    1967-01-01 · Paris, France

    

    Unable to work in Brazil under the military regime, Niemeyer decided to establish himself in Paris, beginning the principal period of his exile. Coordinates represent central Paris; the source does not identify a residential address.

13. Champs-Élysées office

    1972-01-01 · Champs-Élysées, Paris, France

    While based in France, Niemeyer opened an office on the Champs-Élysées and worked on projects including the Bobigny labor exchange and Le Havre cultural center. Coordinates represent the Champs-Élysées avenue; the specific office address is not given.

14. Pritzker Prize ceremony

    1988-01-01 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    

    Niemeyer received the Pritzker Architecture Prize in Chicago, a major international recognition of his architectural career. The 1988 Pritzker ceremony was held at the Art Institute of Chicago.

15. College of Architects medal ceremony

    1990-01-01 · Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    

    Niemeyer received the College of Architects of Catalonia medal during a ceremony at Rio de Janeiro's Museum of Modern Art.

16. Launch of As Casas onde morei

    2005-01-01 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    

    Niemeyer launched his book As Casas onde morei in Rio de Janeiro while continuing to work on Brazilian and international projects. The source identifies the city but not the launch venue.

17. Marriage to Vera Lúcia Niemeyer

    2006-01-01 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Niemeyer married Vera Lúcia G. Niemeyer in Rio de Janeiro shortly before his ninety-ninth birthday. The source identifies Rio de Janeiro but not the ceremony address.

18. Launch of Universidade de Constantine, universidade de sonho

    2007-01-01 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    

    During his centenary year, Niemeyer launched his book Universidade de Constantine, universidade de sonho in Rio de Janeiro. The source identifies the city but not the launch venue.

19. Death at Hospital Samaritano

    2012-12-05 · Hospital Samaritano, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Niemeyer died of cardiorespiratory arrest at Hospital Samaritano in Rio de Janeiro, ten days before what would have been his 105th birthday. Coordinates are an approximate location for Hospital Samaritano in Rio de Janeiro.