After the declaration of Independence of #Brazil, in 1822, the Palace became the residence of #Emperor Pedro I. The remodelling and expansion of the #Palace continued under #Portuguese architect Manuel da Costa (1822–1826), followed by French architect Pedro José Pezerát (1826–1831), credited as the author of the definitive #Neoclassical project of the building. He added a new tower to the left of the main façade and added a third floor to the Palace.