Post Rio Visit After our trip to Rio I was struck by the order in the apparent chaos. I was specifically interested in the intricate nature of favelas and how they work as sophisticated networks. Nodes of activity like soccer fields or markets served as attractor points that weaved the urban fabric. The frequencies between these nodes revealed an imperceptible network of activities and movements. This understanding of the unconventional urban fabric had a profound influence on the development of my project. I decided to experiment with network system that could work in coexistence with the environment. In this case I was interested in creating an overarching network that could benefit the inhabitants of Barra, by serving as a transport hub, and also have a positive effect on the ecosystem by allowing the plain to flood and self-remediate.
emergency relief helicopters
evacuation route
BRT lines to Centro
from Rio das Pedras
storm shelters
SUM. 2011 FALL. 2011 SPR. 2012
30
Terra Encharcada
Terra “Encharcada� /storm shelters