Procuradoria Geral da República, Federal government building in Federal District, Brazil.
The Procuradoria Geral da República consists of six interconnected buildings featuring rounded shapes and exposed concrete in modernist architectural style.
The headquarters project was included in Lucio Costa's original urban plan for Brasília in 1960, but construction began in 1996 and finished in 2002.
The complex integrates with the Pilot Plan of Brasília, designated by the United Nations as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its architectural significance.
The building spans 71,873 square meters and houses the offices of federal prosecutors, administrative departments, medical center, restaurant, and the JK Auditorium.
Block A appears to float without visible support columns, using a star-shaped concrete structure at the top with tension cables to transfer weight to the central pillar.
Location: Federal District
Architects: Oscar Niemeyer
GPS coordinates: -15.80772,-47.85955
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:16
Oscar Niemeyer shaped Brazilian modernism with his concrete constructions featuring bold geometric forms. In Brasília, the capital he helped design, the Cathedral stands out with its sixteen columns rising 40 meters (131 feet) high, while the National Congress combines two 28-story towers with opposing domes, one facing upwards for the House of Representatives, the other downwards for the Senate. The Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, with its circular shape resting on a central support, overlooks the bay of Rio de Janeiro. His work extends beyond Brazil. In Paris, the headquarters of the French Communist Party reflects his architectural vision, as does the Asturian Cultural Center in Spain. These international projects extend the architect’s influence beyond his homeland. In São Paulo, the Copan Building showcases its curved S-shaped facade stretching 115 meters (377 feet), containing 1,160 apartments across 32 floors. These works embody a modernist approach favoring concrete structures, geometric volumes, and natural light integration.
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