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iGav

macrumors G3
Original poster
Mar 9, 2002
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It's such a shame that the world was too blind to share his vision of the future.
Can't help but feel, that he was one of only a handful of people whose talent and vision truly justified the term 'architect'.

BBC News Article

Even now, the National Congress of Brazil building, still looks like something fantastic from some far away future.

800px-Congresso_brasilia.jpg


If you know nothing of this man, may I suggest you read this, or forever hold your peace.
 

wrkactjob

macrumors 65816
Feb 29, 2008
1,357
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London
The man was obsessed with womens breasts and body shapes to the point that his buildings took on their shapes.
 

nastebu

macrumors 6502
May 5, 2008
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The man was obsessed with womens breasts and body shapes to the point that his buildings took on their shapes.

Hmm... looking at the above picture it's not only women's bodies that provided inspiration.

In seriousness, a visionary architect and an amazing mind.
 
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