The Cultural Heritage of 20th century in Brazil. Research paths for the preservation of the modernist legacy

This book explores possible methodology of analyses of 20th century modernist architecture in Brazil, an assessment that cannot be completely exhaustive in describing these complicated buildings as they are sometimes di cult to be interpreted. Furthermore, the scarce sources available, part of the which are unfortunately disappearing in old archives, are sometimes kept alive only thanks to the determination of the descendants of some architects willing to preserve the memory of the works architecture, technique, and construction and the fundamental concepts that guided their design strategies. Experimentation with novel spatial concepts and technology advancements resulted in a character that was revolutionary, particularly regarding the role of structure in defining architecture, the nationalist spirit, and the valuing of communal and human spaces along the 20th century in Brazil.