Brasilia

Modernist capital city.

Overview

Brasilia, using concrete and glass, is a planned city built in 1960 in Brazil.

Core Characteristics

• Monumental concrete structures.
• Curved, symbolic forms.
• Modernist urban planning.

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 20th century.
• Civic: Government buildings.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, UNESCO site, defines modernist urban design.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Concrete Construction (technique), Urban Planning (theory), Structure (element), Modernism (movement)

Directory

Buildings Registry, Architecture Hub, History