Niemeyer building, Residential building in Praça da Liberdade, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
The Niemeyer Building features curved forms across its 12 stories, with horizontal concrete elements spanning the facade and 22 apartments inside.
Construction of this residential structure occurred between 1954 and 1960, following the demolition of Dolabela Palace at the intersection of Praça da Liberdade.
The building represents a shift in Brazilian architecture, introducing modernist principles to the European-inspired urban landscape of Belo Horizonte.
Located at the corner of Praça da Liberdade and Avenida Brasil, the building underwent resident-funded renovations between 2017 and 2018.
The design draws inspiration from the mountain ranges surrounding Belo Horizonte, incorporating these natural forms into the concrete structure.
Location: Belo Horizonte
Architects: Oscar Niemeyer
Address: Praça da Liberdade, nº 153
GPS coordinates: -19.93273,-43.93741
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:51
Oscar Niemeyer created buildings with geometric forms and concrete structures. His works include the Cathedral of Brasília, the Congress building with its distinctive towers, and the disk-shaped Contemporary Art Museum in Niterói. His structures define Brazilian modernism and extend to Europe, such as the Communist Party Headquarters in Paris and the Cultural Center in Asturias.
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