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Lucio Costa

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Explore Lucio Costa, the visionary Brazilian architect & urban planner behind Brasília's iconic pilot plan. Uncover his modernist legacy and influence.

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    Brazil's Capital, Brasília, Was Built In Just 41 Months

    Inaugurated in 1960, Brasília was meticulously planned and constructed from scratch in the interior of the country to serve as a new federal capital. Its iconic modernist architecture, designed by Oscar Niemeyer and Lúcio Costa, earned it UNESCO World Heritage status.