The Catetinho was the first official workplace of the President of Brazil Juscelino Kubitschek.
History
The name Catetinho is a diminutive of Catete Palace in Rio de Janeiro, which was the then-official residence of the Brazilian president. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, it was built in just 10 days in November 1956. It is a simple wooden building earned it the nickname Palácio de Tábuas (Palace of Planks).
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.
It has been succeeded in its functions by the Palácio da Alvorada (the official presidential residence) and Palácio do Planalto (the official presidential workplace), both of which were also designed by Niemeyer.
See also
List of Oscar Niemeyer works
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