The Catetinho was the first official workplace of the
President of Brazil
The president of Brazil ( pt, Presidente do Brasil), officially the president of the Federative Republic of Brazil ( pt, Presidente da República Federativa do Brasil) or simply the ''President of the Republic'', is the head of state and head o ...
Juscelino Kubitschek
Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira (; 12 September 1902 – 22 August 1976), also known by his initials JK, was a prominent Brazilian politician who served as the 21st president of Brazil from 1956 to 1961. His term was marked by economic prosp ...
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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")''.
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.
See also
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List of Oscar Niemeyer works
List of buildings and structures by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. From the approximately 600 projects designed by Niemeyer, only the most notable are listed below.
Early works (1930s)
*1936 – Gustavo Capanema Palace, Ministry of Educatio ...
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Palaces in Brasília
Presidential palaces in Brazil
Oscar Niemeyer buildings
Tourist attractions in Brasília