— Unbound, liberated, unconfined — those are words that come to mind when I think of the architecture in Brazil. Buildings, such as the ones you see in Brasília, the nation’s capital, also clearly give a viewer a sense of freedom and innovative design.
The photo you see above happens to be in my hometown of Fortaleza, Ceará, in northeast Brazil. Although I was in Brazil in January 2020, I had not been to my hometown since 2018. It was really nice being able to return there in April 2023.
Known for its beaches and seafood, Fortaleza also has a great presence with innovative architecture. Most of the buildings seen in this photo are residential condominiums. The one closest to the foreground, however, is a hotel. If for any reason you have not noticed the two more prominent buildings toward the back, I call your attention to them. The one with the stacked terraces was built in the late 1970s. It still looks new and innovative.
As for this wide sidewalk on Beira-Mar Avenue, it is very recent. It was completed in the last couple of years (2021-2022). It has space for bicycles separate from other vehicles and pedestrians. There are also small restaurants and bars along the beach side. It is a great place to stroll up and down at the end of the day or sit down for a meal and enjoy a beautiful sunset, such as the one I captured while waiting for dinner one evening during this trip.
Leya
Beautiful
Wind Kisses
The the colorful modern look of the architecture of your “home”. You are right they look new. How wonderful to see the more recent sidewalk in use. So much to do on and off the beach with places like that.
Egídio Leitão
Thank you so much, Donna. Your comments are appreciated. You ought to see that sidewalk late afternoon. There are so many people jogging and exercising on the dedicated lanes for that purpose.
Wind Kisses
That would be my favorite place, and to people watch?! Oh boy!
Tina Schell
A beautiful place Egidio, you must miss it very much. How wonderful to return for a visit. I agree the building with the stacked terraces looks very contemporary and innovative. Thanks for the visit to your lovely city
Egídio Leitão
Thanks for stopping by and your comments, Tina. I miss my hometown some, but mostly I miss my family.
Tina Schell
With you on missing the family Egidio altho I’ll admit I don’t miss my hometown at all LOL.
Wind Kisses
Morning Egidio. Loved the thoughts about sharing your home. I will revisit the photos. I am on my phone, and they didn’t load for me. I will look forward to it, hopefully tonight.
Egídio Leitão
Thank you for stopping by and taking time to write.
philosophy through photography
Unique concept for this challenge.
Love these buildings and the sidewalk.
Egídio Leitão
Thanks, Mr. Philo. His photos of Brazil took me home and helped me come up with this take on the challenge.
philosophy through photography
You are welcome, my friend.