The Catetinho was the first official workplace of the President of Brazil Juscelino Kubitschek.
| Catetinho | |
|---|---|
Palácio do Catetinho | |
 The Catetinho, as seen today. | |
  Location within Brazil | |
| General information | |
| Location | Federal District, Brazil |
| Country | Brazil |
| Coordinates | 15°56′51.1″S 47°59′18.5″W / 15.947528°S 47.988472°W |
| Construction started | 22 October 1956 |
| Completed | 31 October 1956 |
| Inaugurated | 10 November 1956 |
| Client | Brazilian government |
| Owner | Brazilian government |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Oscar Niemeyer |
History
editThe 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "Catetinho". Archived from the original on 2018-06-22. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
- ^ "SEC - Secretaria de Estado de Cultura". Archived from the original on 2005-05-21. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
External links
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