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I think of myself as no more than 60. What I could do at 60, I can still do now.

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When I was very little my mother said I used to draw in the air with my fingers. I needed a pencil. Once I could hold one, I have drawn every day since.

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There is no reason to design buildings that are more basic and rectilinear, because with concrete you can cover almost any space.

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I like talking to priests, to Catholics. Everyone has their beliefs.

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The challenge of a cathedral is very good for architectural inventiveness.

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Biography

Nationality: Brazilian

Type: Architect

Born: December 15th, 1907

Died: December 5th, 2012

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