Residential "superblocks" ( superquadras ) designed to provide modern housing and community amenities like schools and shops within walking distance.
Often described as a "city of the future," Brasília was masterplanned by urbanist and architect Oscar Niemeyer . brazilian capital
The Monumental Axis , two wide avenues flanking a massive central park and government buildings. Recognizable by its twin towers and contrasting domes
Recognizable by its twin towers and contrasting domes (one convex for the Senate, one concave for the Chamber of Deputies). Planalto Palace: The official workplace of the President
The city is famously laid out in the shape of a bird in flight or a stylized airplane.
A crown-like structure featuring 16 curved concrete columns and vibrant stained glass. Planalto Palace: The official workplace of the President. Historical and Global Status Brasilia - UNESCO World Heritage Centre