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When it comes to architectural photography, very few hold as much international esteem asLeonardo Finotti.

National Congress of Brazil by Oscar Niemeyer

In what building does your national congress meet?

The design yields the feeling of balanced emotion, with two opposing sides intersected by a symbol of equality.

View of the covered courtyard designed by Roberto Burle Marx

Niemeyers vision is alive and well in the Brazilian congress of today.

Looks a bit different from the White House, doesnt it?

In a place so beautiful, as designed by Niemeyer himself, you couldnt ask for a better setting.

Overall view from west

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The SESC Pompeia Cultural Center by Lina Bo Bardi 3

The SESC Pompeia Cultural Center by Lina Bo Bardi 1

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Brazil’s Civic Square by Burle Marx 2

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Palaucio da Alvorada by Oscar Niemeyer 2

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Aerial view pointing northwest

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View of the ramp at the entrance

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South facade of the tower with both curves volumes on left