PORTFOLIO - Architecture & Urban Design | Irem Gizem Aras

portfolio. architecture & urban design selected works 2017 - 2020

Irem Gizem Aras Master of Architecture and Built Environment Politecnico di Milano

Irem Gizem Aras Junior Architect

info & contact

work experience

09/02/1994 Ankara, Turkey

A Tasarım Architecture, Ankara / Turkey

iremgizemaras@gmail.com

2016, Summer

+39 3389605616 +90 5309651828 Viale Renato Serra, 16, 20148 Milan, Italy

profile I consider human nature and social sciences as inevitable design elements in all kinds of scale.

Psychology of users in architectural scale, as well as sociological effects of the urban and regional plannings play huge role in my design approaches. I am highly motivated to learn new perspectives, technical and social skills, and also very enthusiastic about the work my team does all the time. I like motivate the people I work, open new discussion topics for more brain storms and exchange information with my surrounding. Therefore, I am more than willing to broaden my perspective and design approach by working with professional western designers.

I worked as intern in “A Design” Architecture, with architect Ali Osman Ozturk, one of the most prestigious architectural offices in Ankara,Turkey. I took part of big scale housing and shopping center project such as Cepa Housing Project and regeneration of Atakule, which is the landmark of Ankara. I was involved both design processes, application drawings as well as construction and technical drawings of these projects.

Sinpas Yapi Industry, Ankara / Turkey 2015, Summer Sinpas Altınoran is the biggest “life style project” of Turkey, constructed in area of 1.8km sqm which includes housing, commercials, ski center, skating ring, several squares and gardens. I included in the phase of fine construction works of housing after basic structure. I was responsible for several workers dealing with reassembly of ceramic works, painting, windows and doors. I also made ceramic and tile designs of bathrooms for private customers and was responsible in the application phases of them.

education Politecnico di Milano, Milan / Italy Faculty of Architecture, Urban Planning and Construction Eng. Master of Architecture, Built Environment - Interiors September 2017 - July 2020 (GPA: 107/110) Thesis Topic: Public Spaces for HSE3 - Favela Upgrade Strategies Through Public Space in Rio de Janeiro Supervisor: Professor Paolo Galuzzi Co-Supervisor: Massimo Galluzzi

*Online access for fullest extent of master thesis

Bilkent University, Ankara / Turkey Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture Bachelor of Architecture September 2012 - June 2017 (GPA: 3.14/4.00 with Honour Student)

skills

honours & certificates & achievements

Autocad

OC International Summer School, “Fragile Landscapes�

Workshop. Piacenza, Italy

Revit

2019 August - September

Sketchup

Participation of Venice Architecture Biennale 2018 with project model

Photoshop

2018 July

Indesign

High Honour Student, Bilkent University 2016 - 2017 Spring Semester

Model Making

High Honour Student, Bilkent University

Lumion

2016 - 2017 Fall Semester

Hand Drawing

Honour Student, Bilkent University 2015 - 2016 Fall Semester

Illustrator

Honour Student, Bilkent University

ArchiCAD

2014 - 2015 Fall Semester Student project was selected for exhibition in TSMD (Turkish Architects Association), 2014

Microsoft Office QGIS

YONET 2014 - Leadership and Management Camp

Rhino

Ankara, Turkey Studio Cambridge English Language School

3Ds Max

Cambridge, UK 2010, Summer

languages Turkish

Mother Tongue

English

Advanced

Italian

Intermediate

references Paolo Galuzzi, Associate Professor Politecnico di Milano Department of Architecture and Urban Studies Milan, Italy

Massimo Galluzzi, Adjunct Professor Politecnico di Milano Department of Architecture and Urban Studies Milan, Italy

context.

Museum of Sensations Final Thesis Studio Politecnico di Milano, 2019

Life in Bricks Design and Construction Studio Politecnico di Milano, 2018

Contrast of One Architectural Design Studio IV Bilkent University - 2017

Piazza or Home?

Architecture of Interiors Design Studio Politecnico di Milano, 2018

NOMADE - NOtMade OC International Summer School - Fragile Landscapes Piacenza,2019

Spots in Gratosoglio Urban Design Thematic Studio Politecnico di Milano, 2018

Public Spaces for HSE3 in Favelas Master Thesis Politecnico di Milano, 2020

01 architecture

02 architecture

03 architecture

04 public space

05 urban design

06 urban design

07 urban design

01 Museum of Sensations.

Location

Nice, France

Work Type Individual

Supervisor

Guya Bertelli

Discipline

Architecture&Urban

Course Final Thesis Studio - Politecnico di Milano, 2019

Museum of Sensations is 35.000 sqm museum which aims to provide experiences to its visitors based on 5 senses. Interior is divided according to its teams. Since it is located in a valley inside the nature, building is aimed to catch a harmony with its context. In order to do that, water is used as a main element which surrounds and carries the building. This design helps the building to be perceived lighter, as well as with its modest design, it respects the nature it is in.

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Master Plan - Whole Valley Scale: 1/10 000 8

Museum of Sensations

M a s t e r P l a n - W h o l e Va l l e y

The valley is located in Nice, France along the 2nd

Valley also has many agricultural lands, spread

biggest airport of France. The most important

around the empty lands or some other facilities.

landmark of the valley is Allianz Football Stadium,

However, due to the highways located in two sides

which hosts many important national and interna-

of the river, accesibility is one of the first problems

tional football matches. In addition, Nice Airport

in the site. The aim of the master plan is to incre-

has a strategic location since it is next to the Me-

ase the pedestrian access, have a more organized

diterrian sea and used as a transition point, but

agricultural land system and as well as by increa-

also many international festivals are taken pla-

sing the possible experiences the area can provide,

ce close to Nice such as Cannes Film Festival and

having more visitors from the city center of Nice.

Nice Airport is used as primary transition point.

01. Sequences are defined by parcel boards

01.Existing landscape contains fragmented agricultural landscape

02. Elevated pavilions occupy the landscape allowing guests to look over the highway and river to the adjacent landscape

02. Consolidate Agricultural Land and add additional parcels

03. In response to the pavilions, water is brought inland from the river to create grottos hidden in the landscape for discovery.

03. The new agricultural zone acts as an end point to the pedestrian trail and encourages visitors to walk the fields and experience the stages of growth.

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Immeadiate Context of the Museum

Section AA’ 10

Museum of Sensations

Ground Floor Plan with Surrounding Scale: 1/1000

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Ground Floor Plan

01. Entrance 02. Cafe and Book Shop 03. Info Point

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WC - Stairs - Elevators Administration - Research Area Open Courtyard Exhibition Areas

08. Water Courtyards 09. Lounge 10. Railway experience

02. All 3 part of the museum has some specific functions to be highlighted

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Underground Floor Plan -4 mt 01. Entrance and Info 02. Teatre

03. Library 04. WC - Stairs - Elevators 05. Water

03. Highlighted functions are elevated to create dynamism in the elevation

06. Temporary Exhibition Areas 07. Lounge

04. Gaps are created for interior courtyards and sunlight 13

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Underground Floor Plan -6 mt

02. Teatre

03. Library

06. Temporary Exhibition Areas

Section Detail of Climbing Net 14

Functions of the Areas

Ground Floor Plan Ceiling Net detail

Visual Part - Multimedia room with topography inside - TV corridor (full of screens) - Listening Corner Illusionic Part - Perspective rooms - Corridor with Illusionic art pieces - Light Room - Mirror Room - Multifunctional walls

Feelings Part - Different climate rooms (desert, egzotic, polar climates) - Experience rooms - Railway system carries visitors to other side by showing art pieces - Workshop area Smell Part - Smelling room with 2 floreys consists of different and unique smells

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Main entrance area

Interior resting area

Interior facing back entrance

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Museum of Sensations

Light Room

Smell Room

Multimedia Room

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Museum of Sensations

Back Entrance

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Physical Models of the Project

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Whole Valley Strategic Master - Plan Physical Model Scale : 1/10.000 Model Size: 40x120 cm

Focus Area Master Plan - Physical Model Details Scale : 1/2000 Model Size: 60x120 cm

Focus Area Master Plan - Physical Model Details Scale : 1/2000 Model Size: 60x120 cm

Focus Area Master Plan - Physical Model Details Scale : 1/2000 Model Size: 60x120 cm

Physical Models of the Project

Focus Area Master Plan - Physical Model Scale : 1/2000 Model Size: 60x120 cm

Museum of Sensation Physical Model Building and Context Scale : 1/500 Model Size: 60x120 cm

Museum of Sensation Physical Model Climbing Net on the Ceiling Detail Scale : 1/500 Model Size: 60x120 cm

Museum of Sensation Physical Model Underground Floor Scale : 1/500 Model Size: 60x120 cm

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02 Life in Bricks.

Work of Group of 3

Supervisor

Leonardo Belladelli

Course Design and Construction Studio - Politecnico di Milano, 2018

Type Location

Architecture Milan, Italy

The Design and Construction Studio aimed at introducing the students to the complexity of the design process of a building, from the concept and briefing stage to the development of the documents needed to communicate design information to the construction stage. The Studio comprehends two sections: Technological and Environmental Design and Structures and Earthquakes resistance Criteria. The two section was strongly integrated and will mainly relate with construction techniques, materials, spaces, performances and values that represent an actual resource which must be carefully and thoroughly evaluated in the design process.

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Ground Floor Plan Scale : 1/200

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Life in Bricks

Master Plan

Student Housing is placed next to the dried canal and surrounded by existing buildings in 3 sides. Canal is turned into a public space with the addition of stairs on the two sides of the void.

Circulation between two areas designed as an open air exhibition. It starts from the Designed Monumental Staircase dedicated to Umberto

01. Building is located next to dried canal and very close to existing buildings

Eco in the northern side of the street, continuing into the tunnel under the motorway which is going to be used as a contemporary exhibition space.

The last item of the open exhibition is the old brick Observation Tower which leads the visitors into the entrance of the exhibition tunnel inside the building. The main entrance of the building is directly across from the old bridge.

02. By having the existing buildings as reference lines, perspectives and general building shape is formed.

Public Spaces Private Spaces

Cycling Path

03. Corners are filletted

Pedestrian Path

Motorway

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Typical Floor Plan

Room Typologies Type 1

Type 2

First Floor

Ground Floor

Underground Floor

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Life in Bricks

Section Detail

Staircase Design

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Window Section Detail Type 1

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Foundation Detail Scale : 1/20

Stone (20mm) Lean Concrete (120mm) Blokage (100mm) Rolled Earth (80mm)

Tiling (20x400x400mm) Lean Concrete (40mm) Thermal Insulation (100mm) Structural Concrete with Steel Bars (60mm) IGLU Lean Concrete (120mm) Blokage (100mm) Rolled Earth (90mm) 28

Life in Bricks

Roof and Wall Detail Scale : 1/20 Vapour Barrier | 2 Layers Insulated Render (18mm) Concrete (105mm) Vapour Barrier | 2 Layers Mineral Wool Thermal Insulation (2 Layers) Gap (30mm) Brick (65x102x215)

Vapour Barrier (5mm) GFRC Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (20mm) Mineral Wool Thermal Insulation (100mm) Concrete (105mm) Gap (30mm) Brick (65x102x215mm)

Tiling (20x400x400mm) Cement and Sand Screed (40mm) Rock Wool Insulation (50mm) Concrete Slab (250mm) Gympsum Plaster, Painter (15mm) 29

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North Elevation

South Elevation

East Elevation

West Elevation

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Life in Bricks

Entrance View

North View

Old Canal Design

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03 Contrast of One Location

Ankara, Turkey

Work Type Individual

Supervisor

Jesus Espinoza Alvarez

Discipline Architecture

Course Architectural Design Studio IV, Bilkent University - 2017

Constrast of One project is a convention center, as a part of big master plan which includes different functions such as education center, museums, transportation hubs, religious centers etc. The center welcomes people for different events which can take place at the same time, auditorium, coctail and lecture rooms.

Idea of the convention center is basically to be able to include the contrasts as a whole: Glass and Stone, Opaque and Transparent, Light and Shadow... By doing that, a certain dynamism and rythm is expected to achieve throughtout the project.

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Outdoor Exhibition

Entrance courtyard

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Contrast of One

Design Approach

Convention center is designed in an area which shape itself is also created with the idea of merhas population consists of different socio cultu- ging two different units. Therefore, the main aim ral backgrounds, economic situations and diffe- was using contrast elements, materials and herent identities. Project inspired by this differences, ight and create as whole out of those differences. and the beauty of them being together. Buillding

Front View

Back View

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Stone Exterior Facade

Back Entrance

Glass Exterior Facade

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Contrast of One

Interior Main Stairs

First Floor Corridor

Lighting Columns

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04 Piazza or Home?

Location

Genova, Italy

Work Type Group of 3

Supervisor

Matilde Cassani, Paola Sturla

Type Square Design

Course Architecture of Interiors Design Studio - Politecnico di Milano, 2018

The Italian square has historically been a central place for meeting and exchange, in which culture and history, symbols and traditions, found a prominent and privileged fulfilment. In the Italian architectural and urban history, the square has been the center of the city, a “stage� in which identity, the sense of belonging to a community and the daily manifestation of the city power were displayed trough its design features. The class looked at the Italian public open spaces and the relationship between their architectural aspects and functions. Italian public squares are analyzed with the aim of understanding and re-actualizing their current meaning, taking into account the new and completely different contemporary use, needs and functions. After many interviews made with locals, a piazza where people can feel at home became the main aim of the design.

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Tile Design Plan View

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Piazza or Home?

Piazza San Matteo

Piazza San Matteo is one of the main ones in the

black and white bands, surround it entirely, creating

historic center of Genova, in the district of the Molo

a suggestive medieval environment.

, was the heart of the coterie of one of the most ilIn the 13th century the Dorias transformed this cen-

lustrious Genoese families , the Doria family .

ter with new and larger buildings. The location was It is located a short distance from the central Piaz-

strategic with respect to the urban fabric of the city

za De Ferrari , to which the short climb San Matteo

because it was located at a nodal point, at the cen-

links it. Built in 1278 at the time of the reconstruc-

ter of the complex of the major noble factions, not

tion of the church of San Matteo , it is substantially

far from the Cathedral of San Lorenzo , Piazza So-

preserved in its original appearance. Several palaces

ziglia and Via Luccoli.is directly across from the old

of the family, characterized by friezes of arches and

bridge.

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800 mm 200 mm 200 mm

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21 mm

150 mm

800 mm 15 mm 3 mm

01. Tile Design

03. Used marble - HENRAUX Rosa Egeo

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02. Used marble - HENRAUX Breccia Capraia

3 800 284 mm mm mm

200 mm

01. Used marble - HENRAUX Rosso Laguna

02. Tile Design

03. Paraphet Design

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Piazza San Matteo, Perspective Section 42

Piazza or Home?

Piazza San Matteo

In order to preserve the historic value of the pi-

Piazza Dei Ferrari, which is the main passage th-

azza, as well as to emphasize its contrast with

rough the piazza, is also considered with the pi-

our contemporary living, a small part of the pi-

azza levels and designed as walkable public stairs.

azza is left as it is. Therefore, visitors can still experience the old piazza from family Doria and also this part can serve as the area for the tou-

The semi-open area facing the church is half co-

rists who come for the church and piazza itself.

vered by historic arches and columns. The shops are not in used nowadays and according to inter-

Piazza consists of 5 levels in total. The height dif-

views made with locals, those shops are conver-

ference between each level is designed also sui-

ted into bars and cafes where residentials and

table for seating and resting. The road comes from

workers around can use while enjoying the piazza.

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Physical Models of the Project

Piazza Physical Model, Top View. with surrounding buildings. Scale: 1/100

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Piazza Physical Model, Top View. with surrounding buildings. Scale: 1/100

Piazza or Home?

Physical Models of the Project

Piazza Physical Model, Top View. Scale: 1/100

Piazza Physical Model, View from Arches facing the church Scale: 1/100

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Lighting inside Paraphet, Night View

Lighting inside Paraphet, Night View

Lighting inside Paraphet, Night View

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Piazza or Home?

Under Arches

Levels as seating units

Paraphet and seating units

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05 NOMADE NOtMADE Location Piacenza, Italy Supervisor Massimo Galluzzi, Miquel Ruiz Planella Type Urban Design Work Type Workshop

Course OC International Summer School, “Fragile Landscapes� Workshop Politecnico di Milano, 2019

Focuses on the multiple and complementary forms of integration between project, landscape and society, in a historical phase that requires a continuous redefinition of its own paradigms as a result of the fragility that seems to govern our environments. In particular the projects will be the occasion for a wide-ranging reflection on the solicited questions. On this background, the direction and coordination of the workshop identify some paradigmatic places in the enlarged territory of Piacenza, taking the city and the territory as an exemplary case-study of contemporary conditions.

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Environmental Resources

Vegetation

Morphology

Water System

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NOmade - NOtMADE

NOMADE : Embracing Unforeseen

NOMADE (french/italian noun) is a member of a

certain and unlikely to resist strong pressure or atta-

group of people who move from one place to anot-

ck. Contemporary landscapes are in a constant sta-

her rather than living in one place of all of the time.

te of instability and vulnerability caused by human

NOt(already)MADE expresses the idea of the ongo-

activities and natural forces but this fragility could

ing process, including the concept of unfinished as a

be transformed in a resource to unveil the hidden

value and a generator of possibilities supporting the

potentials and possibilities for the next future.

unforeseen. A fragile situation means that it is un-

01. Approach

02. Interpreting the Traces

03. Interpreting the Potentials

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Future Master Plan of Po Riverside, Piacenza

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NOmade - NOtMADE

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TRACES : P10

FLEXIBILITY : P20

HYBRIDIZATION : P23

Present

Present

Present

Future

Future

Future

Agriculture, Water tower, Reforestation Observatory, Renewable energy fields,

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City gate, Event fields, sports hub, collective cultural hub, panorama trail

Innovative production cycles, Co-working hubs, gathering spaces, temporary housing, expo hub.

NOmade - NOtMADE

Forest Development - Cubic Units Typologies for Various Usage

+ Unit / Minimum Room

Resources supply Biodiversity Intelectural Skin

Resources container

Social Isolation

Community Settlement Humans and Non humans

+ Vertical / Silo

Resources Supply Biodiversity Urban Context

Water recycle Agriculture

Without flood

Flood period

+ Horizontal / Bridge

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P20 Future

P20 Further Future

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NOmade - NOtMADE

P23 Industrial Area Future

P24 Future life

Section

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NOmade - NOtMADE

P16 Future life

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Exhibition of the Project

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NOmade - NOtMADE

Physical Models of the Project

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06 Spots in Gratosoglio.

Location

Milan, Italy

Work Type Group of 4

Supervisor

Silja Tillner, Andrea Parma

Type Urban Design

Course Urban Design Thematic Studio - Politecnico di Milano, 2018

Given the multicultural features of the neighbourhood Gratosoglio and the consequent different uses of its public spaces, this project aims at enhancing the connections between people and places, with the purpose of attracting and gathering inhabitants and city users with different cultural backgrounds. Activities for these spaces are selected considering the needs and suggestions of the associations working with multicultural issues in the neighbourhood. The project focuses on different purposeful public spaces in the neighbourhood called spots, identified with different colours according to their different vocations. While recalling different nationalities and cultures, the use of colours is used as a tool to connect the spots in a unique system of walkable paths through Gratosoglio. Along this network, specific traditional devices and furnitures from different cultures are chosen to enhance collective integrated uses of the public spaces.

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Legend 01. Church 02. Civic Center 03. Market 04. Kindergarten 05. High School 06. Via Saponaro, 20 07. Elderly Center 08. Sports Playground 09. CAG Lo Scrigno 10. Nursery 11. Primary School 12. Kindergarten

Spots in Gratosoglio

Spots in Gratosoglio : A colourful strategy for a multicultural neighbourhood

Before starting the actual design, some design stra-

Focusing on the area of Gratosoglio, a comprehen-

tegies were developed according to the analysis and

sive design strategy that includes different actions

interviews. Improving the lack of bicycle connecti-

at different scales is proposed. Different spaces that

on was the one of the immediate need. Moreover,

is called spots, as representative of different cultu-

connection of green spaces were considered while

res and functions, and as stops of a unique network

improving also the relationship between sepera-

of pedestrian paths through the neighbourhood are

te piazzas. Ground floors were imagined as places

identified. These paths go through the neighbour-

where transparency is maximum and welcomes as

hood and its main facilities and services, with par-

well as attracts residents. Under the light of tho-

ticular focus on the headquarters of the major as-

se considerations, design strategy is developed.

sociations dealing with young and multiculturalism.

01. Bicycle Access

02. Green Connection

03. Relationship with Groundfloor

04. Connection between Seperate Squares

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Green Space, Barrier and Permeability Analysis

The area presents lots of green open spaces, even

various kinds of barriers. Most of these bo-undaries

if not all of them are actively used. Despite of their

are created by walls, installed for safety reasons or

maintenance and qu-alities, we observed that their

functional separation by the residents of the area.

attractiveness strictly depends on their facilities (i.e.

In this sense, a key role is played by the highway

skate pa-rk, playgrounds, etc.), whose pre-sence

via dei Missaglia, that creates an impermeable area

or absence might reduce or encourage possible

with only few pedestrian crossings.

uses. The site is divided into different “regions� by

Green space (with activities thanks to play grounds and

Vehicular Barrier

Impermeable Area

Barrier by Fences

Cross walk

sport facilities) Unused green space (only grass and trees, no specific activity) Parking lots

Barrier by Greenery Barrier by Walls

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Semi Private Area (school-private residence) Pedestrian Way

Spots in Gratosoglio

Spots

The main focus of the design is to create

associations' activities that already exist or might

connections and integrations in the neighbourhood.

be implemented.

Therefore, different strategic spots were chosen in the area and linked to each other with specific design strategies that address to a plethora of traditional elements from different cultures.

Each spot is designed on the basis of the local

Social Services S1: via saponaro 20 S2: Civic Center S3: CAG Lo Scrigno

Public Institution Greenery Public Space Radiation

Vehicle Way

Pedestrian Way

All these roads are accessible for the disabled.

S4:ProgettoPersona Onlus S5: Comunita' Oklahoma

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Spot Zero: The Center

The Red spot is the core of the design strategy, according

ople a guidance for the directions of the different spots.

to its strategic location and the functions it serves. With

Design strategy for this area is to embrace the functions

regard to its location, red spot provides physical connecti-

that the area serves while creating new activities and con-

ons and acts like a bridge between 2 other spots and the

nections with the implementation of colors and cultural

square under the towers. The area is surrounded by the

elements. Red Spot is a place for gathering, integration

main walkable paths and the vehicular route. A color code

and interaction.

applied on the paths and the main road would give pe-

01. Existing Function

02. Existing Roads

03. Proposal

Spot Red Future Vision Green Space

Red Spot Section 68

Playground

Reflection Corridor

Green Space

Spots in Gratosoglio

Spot Blue: Art Core

One of the blue spots includes an open exhibition area

In both of the spots, triangular shaped green areas are

which could work in collaboration with the associations

exploited to create squares embracing the existing ro-

who are dealing with multicultural issues. The exhibitions

ads. the results are proper squares that enhance fun-

can be temporary for photography, painting etc. In additi-

ctions and connections through the uses of coloured

on to this, comfortable seating areas are provided in the

elements.

blue spot for people to gather.

01. Existing Function

02. Existing Roads

03. Proposal

Spot Blue Future Vision Resting Area

Spot Blue Section

Exhibition

Pedestrian Zona 30 Pedestrian

Resting Area

Exhibition

Pedestrian Bicycle Road

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Spot Yellow: Play

Yellow spot is located near the towers in front of the pri-

connect the level of the tower with the spots. Moreover,

mary school. Therefore it is strategically the ideal place for

the area is designed considering the parents who would

the kids in the neighbourhood to spend their time. On this

like to look after their children. An observation point de-

purpose, the design strategy is to increase the area of the

signed with comfortable seating units and covered with

playground adding new alternative structures for children

shading elements.

to experience and imagine. Special slides are introduced to

01. Existing Function

02. Existing Roads

03. Proposal

Spot Yellow Future Vision Green Space

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Sand Box

Playground

Parents Area

Pedestrians

Spots in Gratosoglio

Spot Purple: Sports

Purple stop is located at the south edge of the nei-

nes provided in the green for multiple uses. They

ghbourhood circle. It is also close to the association

are suitable for courses given by instructors from

works on multicultural integration. Thus, main part

different cultures to teach the participants their

of the design strategy is to provide outdoor areas

own dance and sport culture like belly dancing or

for their activities. The area is suitable for collective

tai-chi.

open-air events. In that area smooth surfaced zo-

01. Existing Function

02. Existing Roads

03. Proposal

Spot Purple Future Vision Green Space

Spot Purple Section

Table Tenis

Leisure Area

Yoga/Dance

Chess

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07 Public Spaces for HSE3 in Favelas.

Favela Upgrading Strategies in Rio de Janeiro

Location

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Work Type Individual

Supervisor

Paolo Galuzzi

Discipline

Urban Planning

Course Master Thesis - Politecnico di Milano, 2020

ABSTRACT Rio de Janeiro has been suffering from inequality and segregation in its urban context for many years.

Around a century ago, self-built shelters called Favelas in Brazil started to occur in the city center, located mostly on the hills due to the lack of affordable housing. The numbers and sizes of the favelas increased so fast in time due to the migrations and poverty that they were exposed to several evictions throughout the history. After 80s, instead of evictions, upgrade programs for favelas started to be aplied. Favela-Bairro and Morar Carioca were the most important and comprehensive of the upgrades, however, they were more focus on infrastructure and physical changes. After a while, due to the management and difficulty of constructions, upgrades were left half finished and focus shifted more to Olympic games. Therefore, favelas kept their isolated and poor identity. The thesis work is the proposal for favela upgrades by using public spaces as a main element in design. It aims to help problems in health, social life, education, economy and environmental issues (HSE3) in the favelas. 25 favelas from each planning area were chosen as samples to be analysed and create an ID cart for each favela. By using these ID carts, 3 different tables to create multi dimentional method of cathegorising were formed. Public space designs using different methods corresponding different favela targets were proposed. The main goal of the work is to propose a better upgrade methodology to identify the problem more specificly about the favelas and define the urban problem better, rather than proposing definite design solutions.

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Ta r g e t i n g t h e P r o b l e m s

The main problem that favelas are having is inequa-

might decrease the segregation among communi-

lity of resources, lack of opportunities, segregation

ties, help them to share more common things and

and stigmatization. Developing more spaces and ac-

increase their sense of belonging to their cities.

tivities to integrate the people of different stratas

Sanitation problems

Drop out rates

Low Income / No job

Inequality Lack of Opportunities in Favelas Social Stigmatization Low income

Environmental Risks

Life in Favela

Dropping Out

Segregation Lack of Social Areas

The main problems of favelas lead to one big problem: Segregation and Inequality

Being Excluded

Vicious circle of the disadavantaged life of a favela.

Public Spaces as “the solution�

All the main problems explained might require dif-

favelas are the areas which are not wanted by com-

ferent specialization, architecture and urban design

munity and government. Increasing their desirability

point of view, these issues might meet in one point:

contribute to economy of this areas, as well as re-

Public Spaces. If designed and managed properly,

move the fair of favelas.

public spaces can contribute to solve or at least help to decrease those problems. Public spaces are like

In addition, public spaces improves health, accessi-

living rooms, gardens and corridors of urban areas.

bility and safety in the neighbourhood it is located.

They provide areas for social interaction and econo-

They contribute to environmental sustainability. It is

mic activities which improves the desirability of the

also important that public spaces can increase the

community. This is important for this case, because

citizen involvement and sense of belonging.

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Public Spaces for HSE3 in Favelas

M e t h o d o l o g i e s To w a r d s A p p l i c a t i o n : Matrix System and Cathegory Method In order to manage upgrade strategies and unders-

mental element or an important area nearby which

tand better favelas in terms of economic, educatio-

requires consideration while applying upgrades. Af-

nal and urban density point of view, 25 favelas have

ter calculating these numbers, each gains stars out

been chosen as case studies, this method can be

of 3. The numbers of stars indicate the condition of

applied for all favelas in the future. In this work, 5

that title: 3 star is the best and 1 star is the worst.

favelas which have characteristics from each plan-

3 stars does not imply that feature does not need to

ning area were selected to show the matrix system

be improved, but it is based on comparison of the

and categorising method. Favelas first considered in

selected 25 favelas. If one of the features have 3

the planning area scale, after they are analysied one

starts, it represents the fact that specific feature of

by one and for each favela a “Favela ID� is created

that favela better than other chosen 24 favelas.

(see below). Also some specific features of the favelas are stated such as an infrastructure, an environ-

Favela ID Geography : Flat / Slope Indicates the surface of the favela its located

Percentage of literate people in the favela

Number of inhabitants / surface area of favela (person/m2)

/ Icons of characteristics of the favela (if there is)

Education : ..... % Economy : ..... %

Percentage of household which earns more than minimum income*

Density

: ..... %

Upgrade

: ..... Programs An example of favela ID

Education section has following criterias for stars: If the literacy rate in the favela is 100% - 95% : 95% - 90% : 90% - 80% : Density session has following criterias for stars: 0.05 - 0 person / m2 : 0.08 - 0.05 person /m2 : 0.100 - 0.08 person / m2 :

Number of slum upgrading program that favela had

Economy section has following criterias for stars: If the percentage of household earning more than minimum income; 100% - 60% : 60% - 20% : 20% - 0% : Upgrade session has following criterias for stars: 2 upgrade : 1 upgrade : 0 upgrade :

*It is calculated based on income levels of the inhabitants of the favela. a - Number of households with up to 1/8 minimum wage, b - Number of households with more than 1/8 to 1/4 minimum wage, c - Number of households with more than 1/4 to 1/2 minimum wage, d - Number of households with more than 1/2 to 1 minimum wage. e - No income. Percentage : 100 - [(a+b+c+d+e) x 100 / total household ] = Percentage of the inhabitants earning more than minimum income 75

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FA V E L A C AT E G O R I E S A N D P R O P O S A L S Cat he go r y 1 : Favel a s wi th H i gh D e ns it y , Proposal for Cat hegor y 1 : D2 - Go High

D2 Method - Verticalization

Representation of existing elevation of favelas

Representation of D2 - Verticalization method

In order to decrease the density and provide fa-

are planned to be reorganized and put on top of

vela residents with new spaces for several aims,

each other. The ones are stronger and better con-

D2 - Decreasing Density method is proposed. In

dition are planned to remain and more deteriora-

this method, the buildings adjacent to each other

ted ones will be built on top of the durable ones.

Cat he go r y 2 : Favel a s wi th L ow Econo mic Condit ions, Proposal for Cat hegor y 2 : Eve r y bo dy W i ns Public spaces have many advantages for the eco-

city, it also has potential to generate income. Not

nomy of the region it is located. Both its existen-

only inhabitants but also local governments can

ce, as well as its quality has significant positive ef-

gain significant financial advance by investing pub-

fects on the values of land and properties around

lic space since they increases the quality, attractive-

it. Public spaces must be seen as catalysts for the

ness and desirability of the areas they are located.

economic improvement in the urban context. While they contribute to the variety of spaces in the

Cat he go r y 3 : Favel a s wi th L ow Educat ion Rates, Proposal for Cat hegor y 3 : Ci t y to Le a r n Proposal for the favelas with low education rates is to design and use the public areas for children and

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teenagers’ cognitive and social development, as well as raising their success levels at schools and reduce their absenteeism and drop out rates. The education should not be considered only for children and teenagers, but also for adults. The majority of the

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MULTI-FUNCTIONAL 3 PUBLIC SPACE 6

illiterate people in favelas are in the aged between 40-49. These public spaces can be used for different educational programs also for adults.

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After school activities for children Teenage integration program

Literacy course for adults Vocational course for women

Public Spaces for HSE3 in Favelas

Cat he go r y 4 : Favel a s wi th R i ver, Pro posal for Cat hegor y 2 : Embrace t he Water Public spaces with water revives the social life in favelas.It is aimed to be not only as an open space but also as an area where people can socialize, gather and experience the water. Integration of water into the public spaces are important and useful, because humans are attracted to water naturally. Acording to International Water Association, existence of the water in public spaces does not function as decorative elements only, but they turn the spaces into ideal meeting and relaxation points. Due to the natural attractions of people towards water, they tend to gather and use the spaces around water.

Proposed activities around the canal

Cat he go r y 5 : Favel a s Prox i m ate to Upper Class, Proposal for Cat hegor y 5 : Bre a k t h e B o rde rs Residential segregation is one of the main issues in Rio de Janeiro. Proposal for favelas adjacent to high strata aims to create public spaces which can increase the integration between favela and formal city. Possible locations are determined as the areas

Possible Integration Point

between favelas and private villas/gated communities to function as a habitable bridge.

Favela Rocinha

Location of possible integration point for public space design

Cat he go r y 6 : Favel a s wi th I nf ra str uc ture, Proposal for Cat hegor y 6 : M a ke i t Pe de str i a n Some favelas are bordered with infrastructures which isolates them from the rest of the city, some others create unfriendly environments for pedestrians.

For the first one, habitable bridges are considered to increase the connection with the rest of the city.

Secondly, slowing down some of the infrastructures

Infrastructures which isolate favela from the formal city

inside the favela and make them more pedestrian friendly by changing the pavements, ground floor functions as well as adding some urban furnitures is other proposal for this cathegory.

Infrastructures pass through favelas and divide them

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Cathegory 1:

General view of favela before D2 - Verticalization Method

General view of favela after D2 - Verticalization Method

Cathegory 2:

One of the rare empty spaces in favelas - Favela Vila Mangueiral AP5

Transformation of the space into public space for economic activities

Cathegory 3:

Interior of Santa Marta Favela

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Organizing the space for educational playing area for children

Public Spaces for HSE3 in Favelas

Cathegory 4:

Favela with river inside

Revitalization of the river with economic activities

A lost space between favela and private villas

Transformation of the space into an integration point for favela and villa residents

Cathegory 5:

Cathegory 6:

One of the main roads in favela Parque Unidos

Transformation of the infrastructure to "Zona 30" to make it more pedestrian friendly 79

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