| Catetinho | |
| Native Name: | Portuguese: Palácio do Catetinho |
| Pushpin Map: | Brazil |
| Client: | Brazilian government |
| Owner: | Brazilian government |
| Location: | Federal District, Brazil |
| Location Country: | Brazil |
| Coordinates: | -15.9475°N -47.9885°W |
| Start Date: | 22 October 1956 |
| Completion Date: | 31 October 1956 |
| Inauguration Date: | 10 November 1956 |
| Floor Count: | 2 |
| Architect: | Oscar Niemeyer |
The Catetinho was the first official workplace of the President of Brazil Juscelino Kubitschek.
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").[1]
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.[2]