Walking around the University of Brasilia - Part 1
Learn about the architecture and spaces of the UnB through the lens of Eduardo Soares
Universidade de Brasília (2011-05-16) by Joana FrançaInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Historic Site of the University of Brasilia
O som do azul e do vermelhoInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Faculty of Education - The sound of blue and red
Designed in 1961 by Alcides da Rocha Miranda, José Manuel Kluft Lopes da Silva and Luís Humberto Martins Pereira, with the collaboration of Alex Peirano Chacon. The original landscape project was designed by Alcides da Rocha Miranda. Built in 1962, it has facades with tiles designed by Luiz Humberto Pereira.
Vidas ao léu, vigas ao céuInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Lives adrift, beams to the sky
The two-story General Services Sheds (SGs) – consisting of SG 9, SG 11, and SG 12 - were designed in 1962 by João da Gama Filgueiras Lima (Lelé). SG 9 was built in 1969 with a conventional structure.
Concha AcusticaInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Acoustic Shell
Located between SG 1 and Special Workshops. Built in 1982, the shell and wall, as well as the specification for the planting, were designed by Eurico João Salviatti.
Sombras e celularesInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Shades and Cells
Paredes pixadas e movimentoInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Graffiti and movement on the walls
Graffiti and movement on the walls
Ocupa_AçãoInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
OcupaAção
Pixo de arquitetoInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
The architect's “graffiti”
Aqui sim, aqui nãoInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Light
As vigas, as árvores e as sombrasInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Shadow
Folhas secasInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Dried leaves
The Ocar Niemeyer Planning Centre (CEPLAN) | SG 10 is part of the group of buildings called General Services that in the 60s was built to house the first activities of the University of Brasilia. The project was designed by Oscar Niemeyer - with the collaboration of João Filgueiras Lima (Lelé) - and the original landscaping is by Alda Rabelo. It is located in the Central Sector of the Darcy Ribeiro University Campus.
University Restaurant - RU
EscadasInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Stairs
In the 1970s, the current building was designed by José Galbinski, with the collaboration of Antônio Carlos Moraes de Castro. Construction was between 1971 and 1974. It is located in the Central Sector of the Darcy Ribeiro University Campus.
Dentro e foraInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Inside and outside
ConexõesInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Links
Amplificando o azulInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Hear the blue
Malhas de concreto, manchas de vegetaçãoInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Concrete meshes, vegetation patches
OrelhasInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Ears
ConversasInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Conversations
BrotandoInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Elements
ElementosInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Blooming
Central Institute of Sciences (ICC)
O fim de tardeInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Evening
Concreto, verde, vidaInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Concrete, green, life
Also known as "Minhocão", it began to be built from the southern end in 1963 using a structure in prefabricated pieces with a 3.00 modulation.
O concreto e o firmamentoInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
The concrete and the firmament
Designed in 1963 by Oscar Niemeyer, its realization and prefabrication was the responsibility of João Filgueiras Lima (Lelé) and the internal landscaping and parking lots were designed by Miguel Pereira, Nelson Saraiva and Paulo Zimbres.
O espírito é livreInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
The spirit is free
The building houses several institutes, faculties, classrooms, auditoriums, and academic support activities. It is characterized by its long central corridors which, through a landscaped area, configure an open-air promenade.
As passagensInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
The tickets
Os jardinsInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
The gardens
Do outro ladoInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
On the other hand
O ritmo e a sombraInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
The rhythm and the shadow
The building is characterized by its long central corridors that, through a landscaped area, form an open-air promenade.
RedesInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Networks
PerspectivasInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Perspectives
The Central Science Institute (ICC) is a rectangular building 70 meters wide and about 700 meters long.
Quando a reta faz a curvaInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
When the straight line makes the curve
OmezaninoInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Mezzanine
Bicicleta, rampa e o verdeInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Bicycle, ramp, and green
A rampaInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
The ramp
Intermediate double height, curved ramps lead to the first floor.
Os jovens e as estruturasInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Youth and structures
Os subterrâneosInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
The underground
O entroncamentoInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
The junction
It is located in the Central Sector of the Darcy Ribeiro University Campus and borders the Main Square of the University.
Ponto de Carona - asas como proteçãoInstituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil - Departamento Distrito Federal
Ponto de Carona - wings as protection
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