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

- Oscar Niemeyer

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

- Oscar Niemeyer

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

- Oscar Niemeyer

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

- Oscar Niemeyer

Life is very fleeting. It’s important to be gentle and optimistic. We look behind and think what we’ve done in this life has been good. It was simple…

- Oscar Niemeyer

I pick up my pen. It flows. A building appears. There it is. There is nothing more to say.

- Oscar Niemeyer

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.

- Oscar Niemeyer

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

- Oscar Niemeyer

My work is not about "form follows function," but "form follows beauty" or, even better, "form follows feminine."

- Oscar Niemeyer