Palácio do Planalto
| Planalto Palace | |
|---|---|
Palácio do Planalto | |
 The Planalto | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Modernist |
| Location | Praça dos Três Poderes, Brasília |
| Country | Brazil |
| Elevation | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) |
| Current tenants | Jair Bolsonaro, President of Brazil |
| Construction started | July 10, 1958 |
| Inaugurated | April 21, 1960 |
| Renovated | 2009-2010 |
| Client | Brazilian government |
| Owner | Brazilian government |
| Height | 65.65 ft (20.01 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 4 (above ground) 1 (below ground) |
| Floor area | 36,000 m2 (390,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Oscar Niemeyer |
| Other information | |
| Parking | 500 vehicles (underground) |
| Website | |
| www | |
| Criteria | Cultural: (i), (iv) |
| Designated | 1987 (11th session) |
| Part of | Brasilia |
| Reference no. | 445 |
| State Party | Brazil |
| Region | Latin America and the Caribbean |
The Palácio do Planalto (Portuguese pronunciation: [paˈlasju du plaˈnawtu]) in Brasília is the official residence and workplace of the President of Brazil.[1] The building was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer in 1958 and opened on April 21, 1960. It has been the residence and workplace of every Brazilian president since Juscelino Kubitschek.
Architecture
[change | change source]The Palácio do Planalto has lots of art made by different artists who are important in Brazil's modern art. Some of these artists are Burle Marx, Bruno Giorgi, Di Cavalcanti, and Athos Bulcão.[2]
As for the furniture, on the ground floor, there are comfy chairs designed by Jorge Zalszupin. On the second floor, there's a fancy marble table made by Anna Maria Niemeyer, along with some stylish armchairs called "Beto" by Sergio Rodrigues, and an old mining table from the 19th century. The Supreme Meeting Room has chairs by Sérgio Rodrigues and a table by Oscar Niemeyer. On the third floor, you'll find the "Marquesa" by Oscar Niemeyer and a Wooden Table by Anna Maria Niemeyer. There are also other pieces of furniture throughout the Palácio do Planalto that make it look nice and simple.
On 8 January 2023, supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed and invaded the Praça dos Três Poderes in Brasília, taking over the offices of the Supreme Federal Court, National Congress of Brazil and the Palácio do Planalto.[3] The event was seen as an attempted coup d'état to overturn the election results of the 2022 general election.[4]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Palácio do Planalto Archived 2011-03-01 at the Wayback Machine Presidency of Brazil. Retrieved on 2009-07-19. (in Portuguese).
- ↑ "Palácio do Planalto". Planalto (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ↑ Nicas, Jack; Spigariol, André (8 January 2023). "Bolsonaro Supporters Lay Siege to Brazil's Capital". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ↑ Bowman, Emma (8 January 2023). "Security forces regain control after Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil's Congress". NPR. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
