Burle Marx e a UFRJ: a paisagem moderna na cidade universitária

Abstract

The Burle Marx and UFRJ Exhibition: the modern landscape in the university city celebrates the work of this great Brazilian landscape architect on the campus of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, raising questions about visibility, appreciation, conservation and protection of his legacy. It seeks to discuss the preservation, updating and restoration of Burle Marx's gardens at UFRJ, valuing their relevance within the scope of Modern Landscape Architecture in Brazil, as well as the quality of contemporary life. The landscape projects of the Institute of Childcare and the National Faculty of Architecture are protected at the municipal level and are part of Burle Marx's erudite legacy in Rio de Janeiro. These architectural and landscape ensembles incorporate cultural, aesthetic and botanical values ​​that have internationally distinguished Brazilian professionals. UFRJ is therefore the guardian of a heritage that belongs to Brazilian culture, and in this way we should spare no effort to enrich and disseminate it.