Alexandre Chan (born ) is a Brazilian architect best known for designing the President Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge in

Brasília Brasília (; ) is the federal capital of Brazil and seat of government of the Federal District. The city is located at the top of the Brazilian highlands in the country's Central-West region. It was founded by President Juscelino Kubitsche ...

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with structural engineer Mario Vila Verde, and the Bridge of Knowledge in Rio de Janeiro. He has been described as "one of Brazil's leading architects". Chan's idea for the President Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge was to create a landmark for the enjoyment of the community as much as to simply traverse a body of water. The bridge includes large arches that cross over the roadway midspan and drop on the opposite side of the roadway while radial cable stays "between the roadway and the underside of each arch form a sort of tunnel for travelers." The road itself is three lanes in each direction with a sidewalk on each side. The bridge won the

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Medal at the International Bridge Conference in 2003.

Notable works

* President Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge, Brasilia (2004) * Bridge of Knowledge, Rio de Janeiro (2012) * Rio Sul Complex, Shopping Center and Tower, Rio de Janeiro (1980)

References

Brazilian architects Living people Place of birth missing (living people) 1942 births {{Brazil-architect-stub