Plug-in Infrastructure

The open network of ramps/walkways/bridges aim to accomplish: improve wayfinding and circulation within Paraisopolis to its periphery, contain programmatic elements, generate and distribute energy. I began developing a grain diagram of Paraisopolis that defines the negative spaces/existing corridors that these walkways can plug into – so rather than being contained within the site, allow for these circulation elements to expand beyond the site. Through the energy access map on GIS, one can see which residents of Paraisopolis are sharing power through their neighbors, tapping directly into power lines, etc in Paraisopolis. Instead of having residents plug into power lines for energy, the circulation network will bring the energy to them.

The ramps/walkways are to be set within a plug-in, scaffolding structure that aims to act as: hillside retention, structure for new and future construction, shoring for existing favelas, adjustable structure to deal with changing condition of Paraisopolis. Also, in order to take advantage of the open space below these elevated walkways, a system of terraces will be developed that can allow for farming plots, recreational fields, drain/collect stormwater, etc. So essentially several layers compose the entire site deployment: structural grid, scaffold structure, ramps/walkways, terraces. Thanks!