Downtown triad

Re-programming underutilized sites to revitalize the region



2014 | Academic work
Seventh Semester Architecture Studio: Atelie Vertical
Instructor: Marcos Acayaba
Team: Amanda Poblet, Dayana Yamamoto, Gabriela Marques, Guilherme Bullejos, Larissa Oliveira, Liene Asahi Baptista

Downtown Sao Paulo is a region that is avoided as a place of residence for many Paulistanos. This happens for reasons such as the lack of affordability in these areas, the extreme poverty manifested by the unhoused population, and the underutilization of land by many parking lots, reflecting the city’s car-centric dynamic. Three projects are proposed to alleviate the symptoms of degradation. First, a multi-programmatic building provides cultural and sports programs, and a social assistance unit creates shelter for vulnerable families living on the street. Second, a public square in residual land and an underground gallery make a more pedestrian-friendly route. Finally, social housing provides residence opportunities for low-income families.