UIA PRESIDENT ALBERT DUBLER MESSAGE

 

The world community of architects has lost a symbolic figure, an immense creator, a man
of action, a man of heart.

 

Oscar Niemeyer passed away yesterday, in Rio. He was in his 104th year. Messages of
homage to this acknowledged master of modern architecture are flowing in from all over
the world.

 

The International Union of Architects would like to salute his enormous contribution to the
architectural and urban heritage of the XX century but also his commitment to the city, to
justice and solidarity.

 

On behalf of the International Union of Architects, I should like to address my most sincere
condolences to his family and friends, to the Brazilian Institute of Architects and fellow
architects in Brazil and throughout the world, on the occasion of this loss that affects us
profoundly.

 

Albert Dubler
Président de l’UIA