NATIONAL CONGRESS OF BRAZIL

Designed by Architect Oscar Niemeyer at Brasilia , Brazil .It is a complex composed of several buildings built in the duration of 1956-1964 used as the legislative body of Brazil’s federal government.

By use of basic elements Sir Oscar niemeyer created such an excellent piece of work.One can identify the usage of almost each and every element of design in this work .

AESTHATICS• This building is a critical reflection of art culture and nature• At first a “concept” is developes .Then the “concept” starts to

take “form” by including the “functions” attached to it. Then, this “form”is further shaped “structurally” and “materially”. Finally, the form is realized in three dimensions by taking care of the sound related (acoustics), light related (illumination) and spatial considerations

• And thus a building with such aesthatics is created

FORMS• Main elements used in this building are:• Two cuboidal buildings• A concave dish• A convex dish• A horizontal cuboidal slab• An inclined cuboid• Water body and surrounding patches of green

MASS AND SPACE

An example of SPACE surrounding MASS

FORMALELEMENTS

RHYTHM

The repetition of grills pillars in a particular interval creates a rhythm in the building

SYMMETRY AND ASYMMETRY If we view the two vertical buildings they are symmetrical but overall the compositionIs asymmetric .

REPEATITION

REPEATITION

BALANCEThis building is visually balancedThe vertical weights balance the horizontal weightsThe concave dish seems to balance the vertical structures and convex dish

ACCENTUATION

Emphasizing on a particular element which eventually takes the attention at first glanceThe two vertical building symbolizing eqaulity grabs the attention

CONTRAST• This can be explained by usage of curve and straight forms

together .• The vertical buildings and concave and convex

dishes ,although are contrast but create an excellent visual variety which attracts the eye .

PROPORTION

This building is very large in proportion to human bodyThus creating a “magnificent” feeling .

COLOUR & TEXTURE

• Colour is an aspect of architectural design that provides a wide array of potential affects .• White is the colour of ultimate purity . It brings

the feeling of peace , comfort and equality .• WHITE colour is used entirely in the exterior of

the building but the alternate or contrast textures catch and project light differently .As we can see in the smooth texture of discs and comparatively rough in the vertical buildings .

THEME &VARIATION• In what building does your national congress meet? If you

take a step back, look at your national buildings with fresh eyes, they generally reflect a time far past and a symbolism long dead. In Brazil, the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer gave his vision to his own country’s congress with the National Congress of Brazil building.

• Thus creating a new idea , a new variation with existing theme

• The DESIGN .It yields the feeling of balanced emotion, with two opposing sides intersected by a symbol of equality.  Whether the cup is half full or half empty, it is the justice of the national congress of Brazil that provides the true balance.  Niemeyer’s vision is alive and well in the Brazilian congress of today.

EXPRESSIVE ELEMENT

CONCLUSION

• Thus Sir Oscar Niemeyer using almost every element of design in a perfect way designed an excellent example of modern architecture which inspires architects and common people till day and will remain forever inspiring• This building is even included in world

heritage site by UNESCO

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