What was Niemeyer's first major project?
Buildings for Pampulha
Sydney Opera House
The Pantheon
Basilica of St. Peter
Answer
Niemeyer's first major project was the buildings for Pampulha, a suburb of Belo Horizonte in Brazil. He was commissioned to design a new church, a sports club, a casino, and a restaurant. The buildings are characterized by their fluid curves and their use of reinforced concrete. They are considered to be some of Niemeyer's most important works.
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