Catetinho

Brazilian presidential workplace
15°56′51.1″S 47°59′18.5″W / 15.947528°S 47.988472°W / -15.947528; -47.988472Construction started22 October 1956Completed31 October 1956Inaugurated10 November 1956ClientBrazilian governmentOwnerBrazilian governmentTechnical detailsFloor count2Design and constructionArchitect(s)Oscar Niemeyer

The Catetinho was the first official workplace of the President of Brazil Juscelino Kubitschek.

History

The name Catetinho comes from the then official residence of the president, the Catete Palace. Oscar Niemeyer's project, was built in just 10 days, in November 1956. It is a simple building, made of wood, and known as "Palácio de Tábuas" ("Planks Palace").[1]

It was planned without comfort or official honours, so that the President didn't distance himself from the workers, who lived in shacks and tents.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Catetinho". Archived from the original on 2018-06-22. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
  2. ^ "SEC - Secretaria de Estado de Cultura". Archived from the original on 2005-05-21. Retrieved 2018-05-02.

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