Araguaia Palace, Government palace at Sunflower Square, Palmas, Brazil.
Araguaia Palace is an administrative structure in the heart of Palmas that spans four floors with a basement level. The building serves as the seat of the Tocantins state government and was a key center for the newly planned capital city.
The palace opened in 1991 and replaced the Palacinho, a wooden temporary structure that served as the first administrative center. This transition marked a turning point as the city established its permanent institution for regional governance.
The building incorporates architectural elements from the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Blacks in Natividade through its distinctive arches. These design features reflect local building traditions and show how historical references appear in the city's modern architecture.
The palace sits centrally in Palmas near the main square and is easily reached on foot or by public transportation. Visitors can admire the exterior facade and explore the architecture from different angles.
The facade features steel spheres that create visual effects through sunlight reflection, making the building shimmer during the day. Artist Maurício Bentes designed these reflective elements as part of the building's visual identity.
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