Palácio da Alvorada (“Palace of Dawn”)

Source: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/stunning-modern-architecture-oscar-niemeyer

The  Palácio da Alvorada serves as the home of Brazil’s President, and was designed by Oscar Niemeyer. The structure is very similar to that of the Supreme Court of Brazil’s design (also designed by Niemeyer), and was finished in 1958. It’s modernist style uses the columns and curvature to portray a playful yet sophisticated landmark. The building has three levels, complete with a movie theater, a heliport, a library, a banquet hall, a chapel, a medical center, and much more. Niemeyer wanted to build a palace fit for a ruler, while still using his architectural influences. Here, the President of Brazil can carry on with their stately duties while their family is close by on different floors yet still safe. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palácio_da_Alvorada)

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