Abstract
declaring it part of the ‘Cultural and Artistic Heritage of Humanity’. The title, not given to any other 20th century city, underlines Brasilia’s importance as a monument to modernism, paradoxically at a time when the city, its creators and modernism itself are being reevaluated. Many critics fear that UNESCO’s decree may make the Pilot Plan inflexible and rigid. This article examines the significance of Brasilia as part of the modernist movement, focusing on the underlying concepts of architecture, urbanism and planning. Some of Brasilia’s more significant positive and negative features are evaluated, and some often subtle and neglected reasons behind the successes and failures are revealed.
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