| Catetinho | |
|---|---|
| Palácio do Catetinho | |
 The Catetinho, as seen today. | |
  Location within Brazil | |
| General information | |
| Location | Federal District, Brazil |
| Country | Brazil |
| Coordinates | 15°56′51.1″S 47°59′18.5″W / 15.947528°S 47.988472°W / -15.947528; -47.988472 |
| 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(s) | Oscar Niemeyer |
| National Historic Heritage of Brazil | |
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 "Palácio de Tábuas" ("Planks Palace").
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.
See also
References
- "Catetinho". Archived from the original on 2018-06-22. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
- "SEC - Secretaria de Estado de Cultura". Archived from the original on 2005-05-21. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
