Gushtavu Kapanema Palace
Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Description:
Gustavu Capanema Palace is an office building that is one of the best examples of Brazilian modernist architecture of the 1930s.
The palace was opened in 1936 and was created by a group of architects led by Le Corbusier. Since its opening, the building has been a strong influence on Brazilian architecture and has brought a modernist style to a number of subsequent buildings in the country.
The multi-storey palace is decorated with white and blue tiles, the concrete frame holds large glass facades, and the windows are equipped with centralized sun protection. In the interior of the building you can see important works of art, paintings and sculptures.
The palace is included in the list of cultural heritage and since 2011 the building has been closed for reconstruction in terms of elevators, electrical wiring and fire safety elements.