Palácio do Planalto

Planalto Palace
Palácio do Planalto
The Planalto, seen from Três Poderes Plaza.
Location in the Plano Piloto of Brasília.
General information
Architectural style	Modernist
Location	Praça dos Três Poderes, Brasília
Country	Brazil
Coordinates	15°47′57″S 47°51′39″W / 15.79917°S 47.86083°W / -15.79917; -47.86083
Elevation	1,172 m (3,845 ft)
Current tenants	Michel Temer, President of Brazil
Construction started	July 10, 1958
Inaugurated	April 21, 1960
Renovated	2009-2010
Client	Brazilian government
Owner	Brazilian government
Height	65.65 ft (20.01 m)
Technical details
Floor count	4 (above ground) 1 (below ground)
Floor area	36,000 m2 (390,000 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architect	Oscar Niemeyer
Other information
Parking	500 vehicles (underground)
Website
planalto.gov.br
National Historic Heritage of Brazil

The Palácio do Planalto (Portuguese pronunciation: [paˈlasju du plaˈnawtu]) is the official workplace of the President of Brazil. It is located in the national capital of Brasília. The building was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer and inaugurated on April 21, 1960. It has been the workplace of every Brazilian president since Juscelino Kubitschek. It is located at the Praça dos Três Poderes (Three Powers Plaza), to the east of the National Congress and across from the Supreme Federal Court.

It is one of the official palaces of the Presidency, along with the Palácio da Alvorada, the official residence. Besides the President, a few high advisers also have offices in the Planalto, including the Vice President and the Chief of Staff; the other ministries are laid along the Ministries Esplanade. As the seat of government, the term Planalto is often used as a metonym for the executive branch of the government.

The presidential palace was a major feature of Lucio Costa's plan for the newly established federal capital, Brasília. Oscar Niemeyer was chosen as the architect of the Palácio do Planalto and the building's construction, led by Construtora Rabello S.A., began on July 10, 1958. The Executive Office was temporarily headquartered at the Catetinho, on the outskirts of Brasília, during construction. The palace was officially inaugurated on April 21, 1960, by President Juscelino Kubitschek. It was one of the first buildings inaugurated in the new capital city, along with the National Congress and Supreme Federal Court. The inauguration ceremony was attended by several heads of state and attracted thousands of spectators, as it symbolized the transfer of the capital city from Rio de Janeiro to the center of the country.