Catetinho

Catetinho
Palácio do Catetinho
The Catetinho, as seen today.
Location within Brazil
General information
Location Gama
Country Brazil
Coordinates 15°56′51.1″S 47°59′18.5″W / 15.947528°S 47.988472°W / -15.947528; -47.988472
Current tenants Michel Temer, President of Brazil
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 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 "Tábuas 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
  2. ↑
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