Oscar Niemeyer

Architecture Brazilian 1907 – 2012 101 quotes

A Brazilian architect considered one of the key figures in the development of modern architecture, known for his use of reinforced concrete and free-flowing forms.

Quotes by Oscar Niemeyer

My architecture is a reflection of my country, of its landscape, of its people.

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The architect must be a revolutionary. He must challenge the status quo, he must create new forms, new ideas.

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I have always tried to create an architecture that is optimistic, that is full of hope.

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Architecture is a dialogue between man and nature, between man and his environment.

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The most important thing is to be free, to be able to express yourself, to be able to create.

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I don't believe in architecture that is rigid, that is inflexible. I believe in architecture that is fluid, that is adaptable.

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My architecture is a celebration of life, of joy, of beauty.

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The architect must be a dreamer, a visionary, a poet.

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I have always tried to create an architecture that is timeless, that will endure.

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Architecture is a way of making the world a better place.

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The most important thing is to be passionate about what you do.

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I don't believe in architecture that is cold, that is impersonal. I believe in architecture that is warm, that is human.

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My architecture is a reflection of my soul, of my dreams, of my aspirations.

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The architect must be a philosopher, a thinker, a visionary.

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I have always tried to create an architecture that is simple, that is elegant, that is beautiful.

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Architecture is a way of expressing our creativity, our imagination, our spirit.

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The most important thing is to never give up, to never stop fighting for your dreams.

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I don't believe in architecture that is boring, that is predictable. I believe in architecture that is exciting, that is surprising.

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My architecture is a tribute to the human spirit, to its resilience, to its creativity.

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The architect must be a revolutionary, a visionary, a poet.

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