This work highlights the significance of Rio's role as epicenter of the federal capital in its magnificent and innovative architectural creations.

The photographer Cristiano Mascaro and architect Lauro Cavalcanti have worked together to explore 18 architectural works, developed in the 'golden age' of architectural innovation and beauty.

Amongst the works under their expert examination are the masterpiece of paving design developed by Roberto Burle Marx on Copacabana Beach, and Parque do Flamengo (Flamengo Park), conceived and designed by Affonso Reidy in 1961.