(1902–98), French-born Brazilian architect, town planner, and architectural historian. He achieved a worldwide reputation with his design for Brazil's new capital, Brasilia, which was chosen by an international jury in 1956.
Definition of Costa, Lúcio in US English:
Costa, Lúcio
proper nounˈkôstə
(1902–63), Brazilian architect, town planner, and architectural historian; born in France. He designed Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, in 1956.