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Building of Brasilia

In 1960, Brazil opened a new capital city in its remote central plains. Designed by the modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer, it was intended to bring development to the interior.

In 1960, Brazil opened a new capital city in its remote central plains.

The city was designed by modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer and was supposed to symbolise Brazil's future ambitions.

In 2014, Claire Bowes spoke to Osorio Machado, an engineer who worked on the city's construction.

(Photo: The building of Brasilia. Credit: Getty Images)

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