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 m^2 (390,000 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architect	Oscar Niemeyer
Other information
Parking	500 vehicles (underground)
Website
www.gov.br/planalto
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Criteria	Cultural: (i), (iv)
Designated	1987 (11th session)
Part of	Brasilia
Reference no.	445
State Party	Brazil
Region	Latin America and the Caribbean
National Historic Heritage of Brazil

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

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

1. Palácio do Planalto Archived 2011-03-01 at the Wayback Machine Presidency of Brazil. Retrieved on 2009-07-19. (in Portuguese).
2. "Palácio do Planalto". Planalto (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-05-14.
3. Nicas, Jack; Spigariol, André (8 January 2023). "Bolsonaro Supporters Lay Siege to Brazil's Capital". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
4. Bowman, Emma (8 January 2023). "Security forces regain control after Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil's Congress". NPR. Retrieved 9 January 2023.