Centro Administrativo da Bahia, Administrative complex in Salvador, Brazil.
Centro Administrativo da Bahia is an administrative complex in Salvador containing government buildings, offices, an exhibition center, and a chapel built from concrete. The site spans a large area with interconnected structures designed as a unified whole.
The complex was founded in 1972 during the government of Antonio Carlos Magalhães. Architect João Filgueiras Lima played a key role in designing many of its structures.
The buildings display work by architect João Filgueiras Lima with artistic surface patterns created by painter Athos Bulcão across many structures. This collaboration between architect and artist shapes how the complex looks and feels throughout.
Multiple bus lines connect the complex to different parts of Salvador making it accessible for visitors. Walkways between buildings allow you to explore the site on foot at your own pace.
The site preserves sections of Atlantic Forest along Avenida Paralela in the midst of urban development. The grounds once hosted the first Stock Car street race held in Northeast Brazil.
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