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Oscar Niemeyer Quotes: I search for surprise in my architecture. A work of art should cause the emotion of newness.
         

I search for surprise in my architecture. A work of art should cause the emotion of newness.


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I search for surprise in my architecture. A work of art should cause the emotion of newness.
         



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Today, architecture is invention. It isn't enough to just be rational - It must also be beautiful.

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What attracts me are free and sensual curves. The curves we find in mountains, in the waves of the sea, in the body of the woman we love.

What attracts me are free and sensual curves. The curves we find in mountains, in the waves of the sea, in the body of the woman we love.



The rule is the worst thing. You just want to break it.

The rule is the worst thing. You just want to break it.



Curves are the essence of my work because they are the essence of Brazil, pure and simple.

Curves are the essence of my work because they are the essence of Brazil, pure and simple.



When you have a large space to conquer, the curve is the natural solution.

When you have a large space to conquer, the curve is the natural solution.



My architecture is easy to understand. And enjoy. I hope it also is hard to forget.

My architecture is easy to understand. And enjoy. I hope it also is hard to forget.



It was the drawing that led me to architecture, the search for light and astonishing forms.

It was the drawing that led me to architecture, the search for light and astonishing forms.



Life is more important than architecture.

Life is more important than architecture.





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