Catetinho

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
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
National Historic Heritage of Brazil

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

• List of Oscar Niemeyer works

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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