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National Congress buildings, Eixo Monumental, Brasilia: facade details

RIBA Ref No RIBA51327
Architect/DesignerNiemeyer, Oscar (1907-2012)
Artist/PhotographerPidgeon, Monica (1913-2009)
CountryBrazil
CityBrasilia
Subject Date1958
Image Date1962
ViewExterior
StyleModern Movement
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceMonica Pidgeon Archive/Brasilia
OrientationPortrait
Colour InfoBlack and white
CreditMonica Pidgeon / RIBA Collections
SubjectCars ; Town planning ; Government buildings ; Windows ; Towns & cities
NOTES: The city of Brasilia was planned and developed in 1956 with Lucio Costa as chief urban planner and Oscar Niemeyer as principal architect. It formally became the capital of Brazil in 1960 and is the seat of all three branches of the Brazilian government.
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