Happy Birthday Brasilia

The capital of Brazil, which has given us a slew of architectural gems by Oscar Niemeyer, turns 50 today. A model of urban planning, Basilia was a playground for designers exploring the modernist aesthetic. Though often derided for it's monotonous monumentality, UNESCO designated Brasilia as a World Heritage Site in recognition of it's vision. Futurists, urban planners, and lepidopterists rejoice!

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