Lúcio Costa
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Lúcio Costa's achievements are nothing short of historic. He stands as one of the few architects to design an entire capital city that remains a functioning, thriving metropolis today. His induction into the Brazilian Academy of Letters is a rare honor for an architect, highlighting the literary and philosophical depth of his work. The UNESCO World Heritage designation for Brasília in 1987 solidified his status as a global icon of modernism. Receiving the AIA Gold Medal in 1987 further cemented his reputation as a master of the profession worldwide.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Brasília inscribed as a World Heritage Site for its unique urban planning.
AIA Gold Medal
Highest honor awarded by the AIA for lifetime achievement.
Member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters
Inducted for his contributions to Brazilian culture and literature.
Order of the Southern Cross
High-ranking national order awarded for exceptional service.
Rankings & Lists
Top 10 Most Influential Architects of the 20th Century
Greatest Architects of All Time
Magazine Covers
TIME Magazine
July 1958
The Birth of Brasília
Architectural Review
1965
Modern Urbanism in Brazil
Records & Feats
First Capital Built from Scratch in 4 Years
Brasília was constructed in just 41 months, a record for a capital city of its size.
Youngest Architect to Lead a National Capital Project
At age 54, Costa led the design of Brasília, the youngest person to oversee such a massive national undertaking.