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Nilson Nelson Sports Arena (formerly Presidente Medici Sports Hall), Ayrton Senna Sports Complex, Federal District, Brasilia
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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.
Nilson Nelson Sports Arena (formerly Presidente Medici Sports Hall), Ayrton Senna Sports Complex, Federal District, Brasilia: structural detail of the supporting buttresses
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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.
Indigenous Peoples Memorial, Buriti Plaza, Eixo Monumental, Brasilia
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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. The shape of this small cylindrical pavilion was inspired by the houses of the Yanomami Indians.
Indigenous Peoples Memorial, Buriti Plaza, Eixo Monumental, Brasilia
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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. The shape of this small cylindrical pavilion was inspired by the houses of the Yanomami Indians.
Indigenous Peoples Memorial, Buriti Plaza, Eixo Monumental, Brasilia
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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. The shape of this small cylindrical pavilion was inspired by the houses of the Yanomami Indians.
Indigenous Peoples Memorial, Buriti Plaza, Eixo Monumental, Brasilia
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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. The shape of this small cylindrical pavilion was inspired by the houses of the Yanomami Indians.
Indigenous Peoples Memorial, Buriti Plaza, Eixo Monumental, Brasilia: the circular courtyard shielded by a concrete canopy
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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. The shape of this small cylindrical pavilion was inspired by the houses of the Yanomami Indians.
Military Church of Holy Mary, Queen of Peace, Eixo Monumental, Brasilia
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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.
Military Church of Holy Mary, Queen of Peace, Eixo Monumental, Brasilia
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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.
Pedron Calmon Theatre, General Army Headquarters, Urban Military Sector, Eixo Monumental, Brasilia
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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. Niemeyer designed the ensemble of buildings that make up the headquarters while Marx was responsible for the landscaping.
Pedron Calmon Theatre, General Army Headquarters, Urban Military Sector, Eixo Monumental, Brasilia
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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. Niemeyer designed the ensemble of buildings that make up the headquarters while Marx was responsible for the landscaping.
Pedron Calmon Theatre, General Army Headquarters, Urban Military Sector, Eixo Monumental, Brasilia: roof detail
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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. Niemeyer designed the ensemble of buildings that make up the headquarters while Marx was responsible for the landscaping.