Brasilia
Unesco World Heritage
is the capital city of the country of Brazil. Having only been established in 1960 (prior to which it was barren, arid desert), it is remarkable that Brasilia is home to almost 3 million inhabitants. It has an area of more than 5800 square kilometres and is surrounded by the state of Goiás. Brasilia is the only city that was founded during the 20th century that has been awarded the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, testimony to the innovation and creativity of this modern city. Brasilia is celebrated for its modern architecture and revolutionary design, which creates an ultra-innovative destination for design enthusiasts. Constructed in 4 years, under the will of Juscelino Kubitschek (former president). With his election in 1956 came the promise to move the capital in-land in order to focus interest away from the coast and into the inner-expansion of the country. Elaborate contests were held to find the architect whose plan would be the future city- the winner was Lucio Costa. After hundreds of thousands of workers put in their hard and gruesome labor, and many satellite cities sprung up, the city was inaugurated on April 21, 1960. The city would not be one of the world's best examples of Modernist tendencies if not for the collaboration of the great architects Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa. Laid out along a monumental east-west axis, crossed by a north-south axis curved to follow the topography as a transportation thoroughfare, Brasilia is a definitive example of 20th century modernist urbanism. The city brought together ideas of grand administrative centres and public spaces with new ideas of urban living as promoted by Le Corbusier in six storey housing blocks (quadras) supported on pylons which allowed the landscape to flow beneath and around them. The city’s planning is noteworthy for the remarkable congruence of Lucio Costa’s urban design (the ‘Plano Piloto’) and Oscar Niemeyer’s architectural creations, most powerfully reflected in the intersection between the monumental and thoroughfare axes, which stands as the determining factor of the city’s urban scheme and underscores the representative character of Three Powers Square (Praça dos Três Poderes) and the Esplanade of the Ministries (Esplanada dos Ministérios), also manifest in the geometry of the National Congress and in the new approach to urban living embodied in the Neighborhood Units (Unidade de Vizinhança) and their corresponding Superblocks (Superquadras). Source: www.brazil.org.za, www.braziltravelinformation.com, http://whc.unesco.org
Unesco World Heritage
is the capital city of the country of Brazil. Having only been established in 1960 (prior to which it was barren, arid desert), it is remarkable that Brasilia is home to almost 3 million inhabitants. It has an area of more than 5800 square kilometres and is surrounded by the state of Goiás. Brasilia is the only city that was founded during the 20th century that has been awarded the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, testimony to the innovation and creativity of this modern city. Brasilia is celebrated for its modern architecture and revolutionary design, which creates an ultra-innovative destination for design enthusiasts. Constructed in 4 years, under the will of Juscelino Kubitschek (former president). With his election in 1956 came the promise to move the capital in-land in order to focus interest away from the coast and into the inner-expansion of the country. Elaborate contests were held to find the architect whose plan would be the future city- the winner was Lucio Costa. After hundreds of thousands of workers put in their hard and gruesome labor, and many satellite cities sprung up, the city was inaugurated on April 21, 1960. The city would not be one of the world's best examples of Modernist tendencies if not for the collaboration of the great architects Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa. Laid out along a monumental east-west axis, crossed by a north-south axis curved to follow the topography as a transportation thoroughfare, Brasilia is a definitive example of 20th century modernist urbanism. The city brought together ideas of grand administrative centres and public spaces with new ideas of urban living as promoted by Le Corbusier in six storey housing blocks (quadras) supported on pylons which allowed the landscape to flow beneath and around them. The city’s planning is noteworthy for the remarkable congruence of Lucio Costa’s urban design (the ‘Plano Piloto’) and Oscar Niemeyer’s architectural creations, most powerfully reflected in the intersection between the monumental and thoroughfare axes, which stands as the determining factor of the city’s urban scheme and underscores the representative character of Three Powers Square (Praça dos Três Poderes) and the Esplanade of the Ministries (Esplanada dos Ministérios), also manifest in the geometry of the National Congress and in the new approach to urban living embodied in the Neighborhood Units (Unidade de Vizinhança) and their corresponding Superblocks (Superquadras). Source: www.brazil.org.za, www.braziltravelinformation.com, http://whc.unesco.org
The Three Powers Square (Praça dos Três Poderes)
Named after its surroundings being the three governmental powers of Brazil: the Executive, represented by the presidential office (Palácio do Planalto); the Legislative, represented by the National Congress (Congresso Nacional); and the Judiciary, represented by the Federal Supreme Court (Supremo Tribunal Federal). The center of Brasilia was outlined with a wide corridor of gardens bordered by two wide avenues that separate the city into two areas like the north and south. The corridor ends at the Plaza of Three Powers, where the Federal Supreme Court, the National Congress with its two twin towers and domes, and the Planalto Palace where the president or executive. Before the Three Powers’ Square is the Esplanade of Ministries with their repetitive buildings that create a semblance of order in line with what should be the government. The set is arranged around a square which completes the monumental axis of the city of Brasilia. According to approaching us for the high street and are the first thing that marks the distance from the Congress building. Behind him the square, and each side of the Planalto Palace and the Supreme Court. At the center of the square, just behind the building of the congress is the Museum of the Foundation of Brasilia as the only added element to the whole project from the beginning. Source: https://en.wikiarquitectura.com
Named after its surroundings being the three governmental powers of Brazil: the Executive, represented by the presidential office (Palácio do Planalto); the Legislative, represented by the National Congress (Congresso Nacional); and the Judiciary, represented by the Federal Supreme Court (Supremo Tribunal Federal). The center of Brasilia was outlined with a wide corridor of gardens bordered by two wide avenues that separate the city into two areas like the north and south. The corridor ends at the Plaza of Three Powers, where the Federal Supreme Court, the National Congress with its two twin towers and domes, and the Planalto Palace where the president or executive. Before the Three Powers’ Square is the Esplanade of Ministries with their repetitive buildings that create a semblance of order in line with what should be the government. The set is arranged around a square which completes the monumental axis of the city of Brasilia. According to approaching us for the high street and are the first thing that marks the distance from the Congress building. Behind him the square, and each side of the Planalto Palace and the Supreme Court. At the center of the square, just behind the building of the congress is the Museum of the Foundation of Brasilia as the only added element to the whole project from the beginning. Source: https://en.wikiarquitectura.com
Planalto Palace (Palácio do Planalto)
Construction began on July 10, 1958 and was due to the architectural project designed by Oscar Niemeyer. As the seat of government, the words “or Planalto” is often used as a metonym for the executive branch of government. The main job of the office of President of the Republic is at the Palacio do Planalto. The idea was to project an image of modernity and simplicity, consisting of a rectangular glass box between two slabs supported by a colonnade perimeter. This definition is still some way to remind us of Greek temple, with its colonnade and central cela protecting the perimeter cela where the treasure was kept in the city, in this case, political power, the treasure of the modern democratic society. The generous flat roof above the line of fences to protect the facades of the direct sun, while the elements that form the perimeter colonnade are Alagoas in a direction perpendicular to the facade creating visual maps that section, giving a sense of privacy in an area which, moreover, is very open and transparent in its interior, in addition to being located on a site with no nearby and thus can be seen from a distance by its four sides. The Palace is four stories high and covers an area of 36,000 m². Four other adjacent buildings are also part of the complex. Source: https://en.wikiarquitectura.com
Construction began on July 10, 1958 and was due to the architectural project designed by Oscar Niemeyer. As the seat of government, the words “or Planalto” is often used as a metonym for the executive branch of government. The main job of the office of President of the Republic is at the Palacio do Planalto. The idea was to project an image of modernity and simplicity, consisting of a rectangular glass box between two slabs supported by a colonnade perimeter. This definition is still some way to remind us of Greek temple, with its colonnade and central cela protecting the perimeter cela where the treasure was kept in the city, in this case, political power, the treasure of the modern democratic society. The generous flat roof above the line of fences to protect the facades of the direct sun, while the elements that form the perimeter colonnade are Alagoas in a direction perpendicular to the facade creating visual maps that section, giving a sense of privacy in an area which, moreover, is very open and transparent in its interior, in addition to being located on a site with no nearby and thus can be seen from a distance by its four sides. The Palace is four stories high and covers an area of 36,000 m². Four other adjacent buildings are also part of the complex. Source: https://en.wikiarquitectura.com
Supreme Court (Supremo Tribunal Federal)
The lines that define the court are very similar to the Planalto Palace, with an air of modern temple placed on a platform that seems to float above the ground. Not surprisingly, both buildings are similar since they were designed in conjunction with the project of the square of the three branches and are placed symmetrically with respect to the axis, not just the plaza, but the entire city of Brasilia. These two “temples” face of the square through which the building is the Congress, as happened with the Roman temples located around a plaza shared for their sacrifices. Source: https://en.wikiarquitectura.com
The lines that define the court are very similar to the Planalto Palace, with an air of modern temple placed on a platform that seems to float above the ground. Not surprisingly, both buildings are similar since they were designed in conjunction with the project of the square of the three branches and are placed symmetrically with respect to the axis, not just the plaza, but the entire city of Brasilia. These two “temples” face of the square through which the building is the Congress, as happened with the Roman temples located around a plaza shared for their sacrifices. Source: https://en.wikiarquitectura.com
National Congress (Congresso Nacional)
The Congress is bicameral and comprises the Senate of Brazil (the Senate) and the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies (Lower House). Since the 1960s, Congress has its headquarters in Brasilia. Like most government buildings in the city, was designed following the style of modern Brazilian architecture. Located to the left hemisphere is the seat of the Senate, and that is to the right is the headquarters of the Chamber of Deputies. These include two office towers. The Congress also occupies other surrounding buildings, some of which are interconnected by a tunnel. Its location as an end point of the axis of the monumental city forced this book to be an icon of the city and therefore the country. Therefore should be able to maintain its even from a distance, as can be seen from distant viewpoints abnormally, not something that happens with most of the buildings located in city centers. The building is full of duality. On the one hand the horizontal line that creates the building session, and since the distance is indistinguishable from the soil of the square, in contrast with the verticality of the two office towers which in turn set the flag, making which is easily reachable from almost anywhere in the city. On the other side on the horizontal surface that generates the deck of the building where meetings are placed opposing surfaces, one concave and one convex, and hosting them in the senate and chamber of deputies. Source: https://en.wikiarquitectura.com
The Congress is bicameral and comprises the Senate of Brazil (the Senate) and the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies (Lower House). Since the 1960s, Congress has its headquarters in Brasilia. Like most government buildings in the city, was designed following the style of modern Brazilian architecture. Located to the left hemisphere is the seat of the Senate, and that is to the right is the headquarters of the Chamber of Deputies. These include two office towers. The Congress also occupies other surrounding buildings, some of which are interconnected by a tunnel. Its location as an end point of the axis of the monumental city forced this book to be an icon of the city and therefore the country. Therefore should be able to maintain its even from a distance, as can be seen from distant viewpoints abnormally, not something that happens with most of the buildings located in city centers. The building is full of duality. On the one hand the horizontal line that creates the building session, and since the distance is indistinguishable from the soil of the square, in contrast with the verticality of the two office towers which in turn set the flag, making which is easily reachable from almost anywhere in the city. On the other side on the horizontal surface that generates the deck of the building where meetings are placed opposing surfaces, one concave and one convex, and hosting them in the senate and chamber of deputies. Source: https://en.wikiarquitectura.com
Raymundo Faoro Justice Palace
The building was designed by renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. The palace was opened in 1972 and originally was called the Palace of Justice. In 2003, its name was changed to honor the prominent lawyer and historian Raymundo Faoro, who had recently died. The Palace of Justice is one of the most architecturally beautiful buildings in Brasilia, with a stunning facade covered with artificial asymmetrical waterfalls and an equally gorgeous koi pond. Source: http://trip-n-travel.com
The building was designed by renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. The palace was opened in 1972 and originally was called the Palace of Justice. In 2003, its name was changed to honor the prominent lawyer and historian Raymundo Faoro, who had recently died. The Palace of Justice is one of the most architecturally beautiful buildings in Brasilia, with a stunning facade covered with artificial asymmetrical waterfalls and an equally gorgeous koi pond. Source: http://trip-n-travel.com
Itamaraty Palace (Palácio do Itamaraty)
head office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Itamaraty is one of Niemeyer's most radiant buildings. The bridge over an enormous ornamental pool dotted with islands of tropical plants leads to one of the largest public art collections in Brazil. The massive 220-square-meter (2,368 sq. ft.) main hall on the ground floor is free of columns and features a 2.3 meter-wide (7.5-foot) spiral staircase without a banister. Athos Bulcão created the embossed marble walls. Burle Marx designed the gardens, featuring plants from the Amazon region, and Bruno Giorgi (the same artist who created the Hanging Angels in the Brasilia Cathedral) carved the sculpture Meteoro from a single four-ton block of Carrara marble, which has been exposed in the water garden in front of the Palace since 1967. Source: www.aboutbrasilia.com
head office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Itamaraty is one of Niemeyer's most radiant buildings. The bridge over an enormous ornamental pool dotted with islands of tropical plants leads to one of the largest public art collections in Brazil. The massive 220-square-meter (2,368 sq. ft.) main hall on the ground floor is free of columns and features a 2.3 meter-wide (7.5-foot) spiral staircase without a banister. Athos Bulcão created the embossed marble walls. Burle Marx designed the gardens, featuring plants from the Amazon region, and Bruno Giorgi (the same artist who created the Hanging Angels in the Brasilia Cathedral) carved the sculpture Meteoro from a single four-ton block of Carrara marble, which has been exposed in the water garden in front of the Palace since 1967. Source: www.aboutbrasilia.com
Esplanade of Ministries (Esplanada dos Ministérios)
A few Ministers have offices in the Palácio do Planalto, next to the President. Most Ministries are installed in large buildings distributed along both sides of the Monumental Axis, near the Three Powers Square. This stretch of the Monumental Axis is called Esplanada dos Ministérios (Esplanade of Ministries). The buildings were designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Instead of inovation, Niemeyer went for practicity: buildings are large, easy to access, all with parking loots (which were large enough back in the days, but are usually full up nowadays). Each building has an Annex, connected by a catwalk. The original intention was to order the Ministries by age: the older the Ministry, the closer to the Presidential Palace; this is why the Ministries of Justice, Armed Forces and Finances are the ones closest to the President. However, with the successive creation and extinguishment of Ministries, that ordering is not strict any more. All buildings have a similar design, with two exceptions: the Palace of Justice, office of the Ministry of Justice, and the Itamaraty Palace, office of the Foreign Relations Ministry. Source: http://www.aboutbrasilia.com
A few Ministers have offices in the Palácio do Planalto, next to the President. Most Ministries are installed in large buildings distributed along both sides of the Monumental Axis, near the Three Powers Square. This stretch of the Monumental Axis is called Esplanada dos Ministérios (Esplanade of Ministries). The buildings were designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Instead of inovation, Niemeyer went for practicity: buildings are large, easy to access, all with parking loots (which were large enough back in the days, but are usually full up nowadays). Each building has an Annex, connected by a catwalk. The original intention was to order the Ministries by age: the older the Ministry, the closer to the Presidential Palace; this is why the Ministries of Justice, Armed Forces and Finances are the ones closest to the President. However, with the successive creation and extinguishment of Ministries, that ordering is not strict any more. All buildings have a similar design, with two exceptions: the Palace of Justice, office of the Ministry of Justice, and the Itamaraty Palace, office of the Foreign Relations Ministry. Source: http://www.aboutbrasilia.com
Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
The cornerstone was laid in early September of 1958, when designs were beginning to be proposed and thoroughly planned out by Oscar Niemeyer. With a diameter of 70m, the only visible structure of the cathedral being sixteen concrete columns with a very peculiar shape. Reaching up towards the sky to represent two hands, the columns have parabolic sections. After the addition of the external transparent windows, the Cathedral was dedicated on May 31st of 1970. Figuratively guarding the exterior of the church stand four bronze sculptures, each 3m high. These represent the Evangelists and were made with the help of Dante Croce in 1968. More sculptures can be seen inside the nave, where three angels are suspended by steel cables. Ranging in size from 2.22 to 4.25m long and weighing 100kg-300kg each, these were completed by Alfredo Ceschiatti and Dante Croce in 1970. Hand-painted ceramic tiles cover the walls of the oval-shaped Baptistery, done by Athos Bulcao in 1977. The Cathedral is completed with its bell tower, housing four bells that were donated by Spain. More obvious details of the interior are the stained glass windows, with different shades of blue, white and brown. These were pieced together to fit between the steel columns, into 30m high triangles that run 10m across. The altar was donated by Pope Paul VI, as well as the image of the Patroness Lady of Aparecida. Source: www.archdaily.com
The cornerstone was laid in early September of 1958, when designs were beginning to be proposed and thoroughly planned out by Oscar Niemeyer. With a diameter of 70m, the only visible structure of the cathedral being sixteen concrete columns with a very peculiar shape. Reaching up towards the sky to represent two hands, the columns have parabolic sections. After the addition of the external transparent windows, the Cathedral was dedicated on May 31st of 1970. Figuratively guarding the exterior of the church stand four bronze sculptures, each 3m high. These represent the Evangelists and were made with the help of Dante Croce in 1968. More sculptures can be seen inside the nave, where three angels are suspended by steel cables. Ranging in size from 2.22 to 4.25m long and weighing 100kg-300kg each, these were completed by Alfredo Ceschiatti and Dante Croce in 1970. Hand-painted ceramic tiles cover the walls of the oval-shaped Baptistery, done by Athos Bulcao in 1977. The Cathedral is completed with its bell tower, housing four bells that were donated by Spain. More obvious details of the interior are the stained glass windows, with different shades of blue, white and brown. These were pieced together to fit between the steel columns, into 30m high triangles that run 10m across. The altar was donated by Pope Paul VI, as well as the image of the Patroness Lady of Aparecida. Source: www.archdaily.com
Honestino Guimaraes National Museum (Museu da República or Museu Nacional)
The monument is part of the Conjunto Cultural da República, a cultural center open in 2006 and designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Besides the Museum, the Conjunto Cultural also houses Brasília’s National Library. This construction was a tribute to Niemeyer’s 99th birthday. The Museum has an auditorium for 700 people and an exhibition area divided into three floors connected by ramps and a mezzanine. Its space is used for visual arts exhibitions, book releases, seminars and other events. When you enter the building, it feels like you are entering an empty space, because the only thing you see is the immense concrete ceiling formed by the dome. As you walk inside, you start to see its enormous internal area. Source: www.visitbrasil.com
The monument is part of the Conjunto Cultural da República, a cultural center open in 2006 and designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Besides the Museum, the Conjunto Cultural also houses Brasília’s National Library. This construction was a tribute to Niemeyer’s 99th birthday. The Museum has an auditorium for 700 people and an exhibition area divided into three floors connected by ramps and a mezzanine. Its space is used for visual arts exhibitions, book releases, seminars and other events. When you enter the building, it feels like you are entering an empty space, because the only thing you see is the immense concrete ceiling formed by the dome. As you walk inside, you start to see its enormous internal area. Source: www.visitbrasil.com
National Library (Biblioteca Nacional)
Oscar Niemeyer designed the Biblioteca Nacional de Brasília in the Complexo Cultural da República of Brasilia, completed in 1999. It contains a stack of 300,000 records, study rooms, and an auditorium. The National Museum of the Republic (Museu Nacional da República) stands next to it. The minimalist white shapes gesture gently in a very simple and modern structure. Rather than windows, views from the building are seen through large screens and large-scale apertures. Source: www.architecturerevived.com
Oscar Niemeyer designed the Biblioteca Nacional de Brasília in the Complexo Cultural da República of Brasilia, completed in 1999. It contains a stack of 300,000 records, study rooms, and an auditorium. The National Museum of the Republic (Museu Nacional da República) stands next to it. The minimalist white shapes gesture gently in a very simple and modern structure. Rather than windows, views from the building are seen through large screens and large-scale apertures. Source: www.architecturerevived.com
Television Tower
Besides being the highest point in Brasília, the Television Tower is located in the central area of the Pilot Plan, in between the two avenues of the Monumental Axis. The tower is at a walking distance from the hotels sector. The tower is 218 meters (715 ft) high; this is the highest tower in Latin America. The observation deck is 75 meters (246 ft) high. The tower is the best place to see Brasília. The tower affords a direct view of the Three Powers Square and all monuments along the Monumental Axis; also, one can see the distribution of buildings across the wings of the Pilot Plan. http://www.aboutbrasilia.com
Besides being the highest point in Brasília, the Television Tower is located in the central area of the Pilot Plan, in between the two avenues of the Monumental Axis. The tower is at a walking distance from the hotels sector. The tower is 218 meters (715 ft) high; this is the highest tower in Latin America. The observation deck is 75 meters (246 ft) high. The tower is the best place to see Brasília. The tower affords a direct view of the Three Powers Square and all monuments along the Monumental Axis; also, one can see the distribution of buildings across the wings of the Pilot Plan. http://www.aboutbrasilia.com
Hotels Sector (Setor Hoteleiro)
was placed in a central place of Brasília. It is near the crossing of the two main expressways of Brasília, the Eixão and the Eixo Monumental; that means that the hotels are in between the wings. It is about 3 km away from the Three Powers Square, and just 500 meters from the central bus station. There are two sectors: the Northern Hotel Sector (Setor Hoteleiro Norte), the area to the north of the Monumental Axis in the map, and the Southern Hotel Sector (Setor Hoteleiro Sul), in the southern side. There is no particular difference between the two sectors. Each of the sectors presents a diversity of options, aiming at serving visitors from different backgrounds. There are from five star hotels to small inns; all establishments, however, present minimum levels of cleaness and security. Source: www.aboutbrasilia.com
was placed in a central place of Brasília. It is near the crossing of the two main expressways of Brasília, the Eixão and the Eixo Monumental; that means that the hotels are in between the wings. It is about 3 km away from the Three Powers Square, and just 500 meters from the central bus station. There are two sectors: the Northern Hotel Sector (Setor Hoteleiro Norte), the area to the north of the Monumental Axis in the map, and the Southern Hotel Sector (Setor Hoteleiro Sul), in the southern side. There is no particular difference between the two sectors. Each of the sectors presents a diversity of options, aiming at serving visitors from different backgrounds. There are from five star hotels to small inns; all establishments, however, present minimum levels of cleaness and security. Source: www.aboutbrasilia.com
Brasilia National Stadium
It was constructed in the place of the former Mané Garrincha stadium. Eduardo Castro Mello was responsible for the design of the 72,000-seat bowl; gmp and sbp produced the elevations of the esplanade as a characteristic “forest of columns”, and a double-skin suspension roof. The objective of the design was a solution that does justice to the architectural history of the place, with a clear reference to the city’s tradition, and yet has its own distinct contemporary style. As the city’s largest building, located on Brasília’s central axis, the composition was developed as a monumental building volume which integrates seamlessly into the urban design context. To achieve this, the stadium bowl is surrounded by an esplanade which comprises all access elements and supports the roof on its “forest of columns”. This clear gesture is emphasized by the minimalist, almost archetypal design of the components – the key material being concrete. The circular suspension roof is a double- skin structure – the upper skin consists of a PTFE-coated glass fiber fabric while the lower membrane is made up of an open- mesh, back-lit fabric. Source: http://www.archdaily.com
It was constructed in the place of the former Mané Garrincha stadium. Eduardo Castro Mello was responsible for the design of the 72,000-seat bowl; gmp and sbp produced the elevations of the esplanade as a characteristic “forest of columns”, and a double-skin suspension roof. The objective of the design was a solution that does justice to the architectural history of the place, with a clear reference to the city’s tradition, and yet has its own distinct contemporary style. As the city’s largest building, located on Brasília’s central axis, the composition was developed as a monumental building volume which integrates seamlessly into the urban design context. To achieve this, the stadium bowl is surrounded by an esplanade which comprises all access elements and supports the roof on its “forest of columns”. This clear gesture is emphasized by the minimalist, almost archetypal design of the components – the key material being concrete. The circular suspension roof is a double- skin structure – the upper skin consists of a PTFE-coated glass fiber fabric while the lower membrane is made up of an open- mesh, back-lit fabric. Source: http://www.archdaily.com
Memorial of Indigenous Peoples (Memorial dos Povos Indíginas)
Built in 1987, was designed by Oscar Niemeyer in a spiral, referring to a round hut of the Yanomami Indians. The space has a building area of 2984.08 m2, with main access via a ramp. Aims to show the great diversity and richness of indigenous culture in a dynamic and alive. For this purpose, promotes several events with the presence and participation of indigenous representatives from different regions of the country. In the collection, there are pieces representing various tribes, including copies of the collection Darcy-Berta Galvan-especially the art of feather Vulture Kaapor; Yawalapiti of wooden benches, and Kuikuro Juruna, masks and musical instruments of the Upper Xingu and Amazon. Source: www.braziltravelbuddy.com
Built in 1987, was designed by Oscar Niemeyer in a spiral, referring to a round hut of the Yanomami Indians. The space has a building area of 2984.08 m2, with main access via a ramp. Aims to show the great diversity and richness of indigenous culture in a dynamic and alive. For this purpose, promotes several events with the presence and participation of indigenous representatives from different regions of the country. In the collection, there are pieces representing various tribes, including copies of the collection Darcy-Berta Galvan-especially the art of feather Vulture Kaapor; Yawalapiti of wooden benches, and Kuikuro Juruna, masks and musical instruments of the Upper Xingu and Amazon. Source: www.braziltravelbuddy.com
Residential Blocks (Super Quadras)
In the original Lucio Costa's plan, the residents of Brasilia would live in large blocks called Super Quadras. Each Super Quadra should be autonomous, with their own school, play grounds and commercial areas; the idea was that no one would need to go away from home for their basic needs (and if they ever needed, they should have an efficient transportation system at disposal). While some of Costa's ideas were implemented, the fast and excessive growth of Brasilia imposed some adjustments. Each super quadra has room for eleven six-story buildings (several quadras have space left). Between super quadras, there is a commercial sector. All super quadras have plenty of green area and playgrounds. However, only a few super quadras have schools, churches, clubs. Most residents of superquadras belong to the middle class and, rather than using the services within the block (if existant at all), they prefer going for better schools, leisure and shopping. Even though buildings must follow the same external design (six floors on pilotis), there are extreme variations in internal conditions. Source: www.aboutbrasilia.com
In the original Lucio Costa's plan, the residents of Brasilia would live in large blocks called Super Quadras. Each Super Quadra should be autonomous, with their own school, play grounds and commercial areas; the idea was that no one would need to go away from home for their basic needs (and if they ever needed, they should have an efficient transportation system at disposal). While some of Costa's ideas were implemented, the fast and excessive growth of Brasilia imposed some adjustments. Each super quadra has room for eleven six-story buildings (several quadras have space left). Between super quadras, there is a commercial sector. All super quadras have plenty of green area and playgrounds. However, only a few super quadras have schools, churches, clubs. Most residents of superquadras belong to the middle class and, rather than using the services within the block (if existant at all), they prefer going for better schools, leisure and shopping. Even though buildings must follow the same external design (six floors on pilotis), there are extreme variations in internal conditions. Source: www.aboutbrasilia.com