Abstract
By the 1950s, a shared culture spreading internationally through teaching and specialized literature became common currency in professional circles and gave rise to a repertoire of urban theories and practices. An examination of Lúcio Costa’s winning entry for the pilot plan of Brasilia attest to the existence of these paradigmatic formulae. Further more, not only was Brasilia a product of this culture, it grew to become itself archetypal. Yet, this high tide would be short-lived. In late 50s and early 60s, this veritable urban designer’s toolbox began to lose its legitimacy to become target of critical scrutiny.
Keywords
Modern Movement,
Modern architecture,
Brasilia modern architecture,
World Heritage,
Modern urban design,
Lúcio Costa,
Brasilia Plan.
Issue 43
Year 2010
Pages 26-33
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.52200/43.A.8JO4XZ5H