Posts Tagged ‘Oscar Niemeyer’

Wellington Mayoral Candidates Respond

Tuesday, September 13th, 2016

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ARCHITECTURAL CENTRE: 2016 questions for Wellington mayoral candidates. (more…)

My favourite modernist building …. Freyberg Pool

Friday, August 19th, 2016

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I was meant to be an Olympic swimmer. My parents had determined this fate from birth, (more…)

My favourite modernist building … Freyberg Pool

Saturday, August 13th, 2016

My love affair with modern architecture began when I was still quite young, (more…)

My favourite modernist building … French Communist Party Headquarters, Paris

Tuesday, August 9th, 2016

French Communist Party HQ

It is difficult to choose a favourite modern building, (more…)

Lecture and film screening of Oscar Niemeyer’s “Life is a Breath of Air”

Monday, April 6th, 2009

When : 6.00pm, Wednesday 8th April 2009
Where : LT1 Faculty of Architecture and Design VUW 139 Vivian Street, Wellington

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Brazilian Film: Oscar Niemeyer – Life is a Breath of Air

Monday, November 10th, 2008

A documentary about the life and works of the most important Brazilian architect, Oscar Niemeyer, who turned 100 years old in December 2007.

Since the space at the Embassy is limited to 45 seats, should you wish to join us, please make sure you reserve your seat by calling (04) 473 3516 or e-mail cultural@brazil.org.nz.

Brazilian architect Daniele Abreu a Lima will give a brief presentation on the topic.

PLEASE NOTE: ACCESS TO THE EMBASSY WILL BE RESTRICTED TO THOSE WHOSE NAME APPEARS ON THE RESERVATIONS LIST. FOR SECURITY REASONS, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRESENT PHOTO ID BEFORE ENTERING THE EMBASSY.