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STEPS
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| Step I | Step III
| Step II

Step I - Is formed by the elaboration of architectural plans and facilities and by the realization of emergency works. It involves the historical, architectural, documental and iconographic evaluation of the building, besides precise interventions, previously approved by the agencies for patrimony protection, in order to stop the building's deterioration.

It is indispensable that there is a deep knowledge of the structure, of its time, of its designer and of the employed materials, so that its restoration is possible. Through information on how the building was originally, a map of damages is made, i.e. a report of wastes and disfigurations suffered by the building. This step also includes the approval for the restoration projects by the competent agencies and the elaboration and approval of tax incentive projects.

A singularity of the former headquarters of the Superior Electoral Court - TSE is the existence of all of its architectural plans, which is a treasure that makes possible to carry on with the intention of its designer. These documents were found by chance in the National Archives, during a research done for the restoration of the former headquarters of the STF in Central Avenue. They report all details of the monument, including drawings of ashlars, frames, locks and lamps. Even papers of the call for competition for its construction were found.

Now in conclusion, this first stage has been executed by Herbert Levy Institute (IHL), in association with the Regional Electoral Court of Rio de Janeiro, with the sponsorship of Souza Cruz Company. In the end of 2006, the building passed to the administration of the Superior Electoral Court - TSE, whose technical team of engineers and architects work together with the IHL. The final word on the restoration and adaptation projects is with the Institute of the National Historical and Artistic Patrimony (IPHAN). 

Main façade, corner of Primeiro de Março and Rosário Streets Main façade, corner of Primeiro de Março and Rosário Streets Cast iron windows on the lateral façade Cast iron windows on the lateral façade Façade detail in Primeiro de Março Street Ornaments Façade detail Façade detail Rotunda: its marble was white Central great hall Access stairway to the second floor Bank windows Courtroom; on the bottom, a panel by A. Parreiras Arcades and portraits of illustrious figures seen from the courtroom: infiltrations Great hall contiguous to the courtroom; on the bottom, a painting by A. Parreiras Detail of the damaged balustrade On the second floor, great hall preceding the courtroom Ornament fallen from the façade: danger In the courtroom, detail of the presidency seat Floor in hydraulic mosaic Wallpaper and lamp: disfigurements Painting by A. Parreiras Scenes of Direita Street in the 19th century Direita Street, by Sigismond Himely, 1831 Scenes of Direita Street in the 19th century Carceller Boulevard, undated
 
 
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