Brasilia by Racheli Schachter https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl Racheli Schachter en-us 2018-05-14 15:32:39 UTC 2025-03-23 03:53:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Simplehouse.png Brasilia on the map racheli_schachter https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262748011 This is where Brasilia is located one the map of Brazil. This image shows that unlike Rio de Janeiro, the previous capital, Brasilia is located in the middle of Brazil. This is one of the main reasons why Brasilia was chosen to be the new capital.
https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Bras%C3%ADlia/273335  

]]> 2018-05-22 16:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262748011 The Supreme Federal Court racheli_schachter https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262876557 This is the Supreme Federal Court of Brasilia. It was designed by Oscar Niemeyer and finished in 1958. It is one of the three buildings that make up the Square of the Three Powers. Like most of Niemeyer's building, the Supreme Court features contrasting glass and  white exterior.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brasilia_Supreme_Federal_Court_of_Brazil_2009.jpg ]]> 2018-05-23 00:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262876557 Pilot Plan racheli_schachter https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262878957 The original plans are known as the Pilot Plan because the city is in the shape of an airplane. The axis going from east to west is the monumental axis. Going from east to west is the monumental axis where the main buildings are located. 
https://mdc.arq.br/2011/02/17/da-insustentabilidade-do-plano-piloto/ ]]> 2018-05-23 01:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262878957 Map of Brasilia Today racheli_schachter https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262879834 This is a picture of the map of Brasilia nowadays. As you can tell, it is almost identical to the Pilot Plan. This demonstrates the talent of Lucio Costa because he truly accounted for everything in his Pilot Plan.
https://www.mapsland.com/south-america/brazil/brasilia/large-road-map-of-brasilia-city ]]> 2018-05-23 01:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262879834 National Congress racheli_schachter https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262880766 The National Congress is located in the Square of the Three Powers on the monumental axis. The dome on the left is the senate, and the upside-down dome on the right is the chamber of deputies. This building demonstrates some of Niemeyer's key architectural styles like contrasting curves and lines.
https://dishaboutdesign.wordpress.com/2013/01/01/what-geniusmadn ]]> 2018-05-23 01:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262880766 The Cathedral racheli_schachter https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262882343 The Cathedral, designed by Oscar Niemeyer is the most visited place in Brasilia. The rib-like steel and concrete beams that complement the stain glass is a prevalent feature used in Niemeyer’s architecture. 
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https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/cathedral-of-brasilia 

]]> 2018-05-23 01:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262882343 National Museum racheli_schachter https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262883309 The National Museum is part of the Cultural Complex in Brasilia. It was designed by Oscar Niemeyer and finished in 2006. Its unique dome shape and elaborate ramp make it one of Niemeyer's most revolutionary buildings.
http://noahwebb.com/portfolio/personal-national-museum-brasilia/ ]]> 2018-05-23 01:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262883309 Palacio da Planalto racheli_schachter https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262884699 The Palacio da Planalto is where the president works, and it is located in the Square of the Three Powers. It was designed by Niemeyer and incorporates suspension and reflection, two of Niemeyer's signature designs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palácio_do_Planalto 
]]> 2018-05-23 01:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262884699 Palacio da Alvorada racheli_schachter https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262887810 The Palacio da Alvorada is where the President lives. It was designed by Oscar Niemeyer and exhibits suspension and reflection.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palácio_da_Alvorada ]]> 2018-05-23 02:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262887810 Itamaraty Palace racheli_schachter https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262896720 The Itamaraty Palace is the Ministry of External Relations, and it is located in the Esplanade of the Ministries on the Monumental Axis. It was designed by Oscar Niemeyer and finished in 1970. It includes reflection and suspension.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itamaraty_Palace ]]> 2018-05-23 02:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262896720 Costa and Niemeyer racheli_schachter https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262897665 Costa (right) was the city's urban planner. Niemeyer (left), the chief architect of Brasilia, was a member of Costa's team years before they were selected to plan Brasilia. In this picture, they are creating the city's plans.
http://architectuul.com/architect/lucio-costa ]]> 2018-05-23 03:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/262897665 Brasilia Essay racheli_schachter https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/264149474 2018-05-29 05:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/264149474 Timeline of Brasilia racheli_schachter https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/264149497 2018-05-29 05:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/264149497 Niemeyer's Architecture Essay racheli_schachter https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/264149664 2018-05-29 05:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/264149664 Welcome to Brasilia! racheli_schachter https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/264150870 Listen to this recording to see what makes this city so revolutionary! ]]> 2018-05-29 05:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/racheli_schachter/t14fihuojbjl/wish/264150870