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
LocationFederal District, Brazil
CountryBrazil
Coordinates15°56′51.1″S 47°59′18.5″W
Current tenantsMichel Temer, President of Brazil
Construction started22 October 1956
Completed31 October 1956
Inaugurated10 November 1956
ClientBrazilian government
OwnerBrazilian government
Technical details
Floor count2
Design and construction
ArchitectOscar 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

References
  1. Catetinho
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2005-05-21. Retrieved 2018-05-02.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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