Banco Central do Brasil – What's the concept?

A look at the concept behind Aloísio Magalhães' 1975 logo for Banco Central do Brasil.

To coincide with the construction of a new headquarters, which would centralise the activities of 12 different sites throughout the capital, Banco Central do Brasil also sought out a new logo, engaging renowned designer Aloísio Magalhães to undertake the work.

Although, at the time of designing the logo, the building was just a model, Magalhães was inspi…