Magnum gives an overview of Brasília and its modern government buildings, designed by noted Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, a leading figure in modern architecture and a Pritzker Prize recipient. Still going strong at age 100, Niemeyer oversaw the design of the buildings while his mentor, Lúcio Costa, created the master plan. Construction began in 1957, and on April 21, 1960, Brasília was proclaimed the new capital of Brazil.

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