Oscar Niemeyer: Mighty Waves

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Niterói

Despite his advanced age, Niemeyer keeps a close eye on the development of his projects, especially the one in Niterói, which is the current apple of his eye. The city, which is situated on the other side of the Bay of Guanabara – directly in front of Rio de Janeiro – is
busily working on the ‘Niemeyer’s Way’, an ambitious project to revitalise the city’s port area, which will include 11 buildings designed by the architect along the 10km coastline. One of Niemeyer’s older buildings actually inspired the creation of the rest.

The Contemporary Arts Museum was opened in 1996 to immediate international acclaim. Impressed, the then mayor of the city invited Niemeyer to come up with a new project. Many considered the MAC his most sublime work, the perfect integration of a building with its environment. The museum resembles a giant flying saucer subtly supported on the ground and inclined on a cliff. From inside, it seems as if you’re floating above the sea, looking out onto the beautiful view of Rio.

The architect has also designed works of art in Belo Horizonte and Curitiba. And, as well as Niterói, several other projects are underway in such diverse countries as Spain, Germany, Cuba and Chile. Oscar Niemeyer modernized Brasil’s cities and went on to become a living legend. And when you visit them you’ll see that his buildings really have made the world a more pleasant place to be in.

Oscar Niemeyer: Mighty Waves

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