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How to be successful (and enjoying life) at 103

December 15, 2010 By Christiane Holmquist

Oscar Niemeyer, the modernist architect of Brazil who designed the futuristic capital of Brazil, Brasilia, among many other great buildings, is celebrating his 103rd birthday today, and he is not only alive and well, but composing, designing and having a good time.  To be giving your passion your all must be invigorating.  That the human mind can be creative and the body enjoying life at this advanced age is wonderful and inspiring.

For all of us (younger ones):  way to go…  And to Mr. Niemeyer:  Happy birthday!

Read more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-12005731

Mr Niemeyer said the stylized swoops in his work were inspired by the curves of Brazilian women

Filed Under: Landscape Design Tagged With: contemporary landscape designer, designing Brasilia, modernist landscape designer, Oscar Niemeyer designer

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