Casino da Madeira - Funchal, Portugal
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The Casino of Madeira is a building designed by the famous Brasilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer. It was inaugurated in 1976.
Waymark Code: WMD6K4
Location: Arquipélago da Madeira, Portugal
Date Posted: 11/27/2011
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The Casino of Madeira is a building designed by the famous Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. It was inaugurated in 1976.
The Architect:
"Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho (born December 15, 1907) is a Brazilian architect specializing in international modern architecture. He is a pioneer in exploring the formal possibilities of reinforced concrete solely for their aesthetic impact.
His buildings are often characterized by being spacious and exposed, mixing volumes and empty space to create unconventional patterns and often propped up by pilotis. Both lauded and criticized for being a "sculptor of monuments", he has been praised for being a great artist and one of the greatest architects of his generation by his supporters. His works include public buildings designed for the city of Brasília, and the United Nations Headquarters in New York City".
(From Wikipedia)
The Casino is a hyperboloid structure supported by 32 columns and the exterior resembles the circular plan and ribbed structure of the Cathedral of Brasília.
The space and the integration of natural light are the principal characteristics of this magnificent example of modern art.
(Adapted from Wikipedia and the Casino website)
Building Address:
Casino da Madeira
Avenida do Infante
Funchal, Portugal
9004-513
Is it open to the general public?: yes
When was it built? (Approximate if you must.): 01/01/1976
What is the name of this building?: Casino da Madeira
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