Prize winning project at the Rotterdam Architecture Biennale 2007. The project, by MMBB architects, suggests the use of gigantic buffer reservoirs in São Paulo as public space for the informal neighbourhoods around them.
Projeto premiado pelo Bienal de Arquitetura de Rotterdam 2007. O projeto, de MMBB arquitetos, propõe o uso de piscinões em São Paulo como espaço público em função das favelas na região.
Tema do Trienal de Arquitetura de Lisboa 2007.
Theme of the Lisbon Architecture Triennale 2007.
Transformation of hard coal mining plant in the german Ruhrgebiet, 100 ha classified UNESCO World Heritage site.
Masterplan and reuse of the coal washing plant by OMA; Zollverein School of Management and Design by SANAA. The complex is supposed to function as a breeding ground for young professionals, a place to make contacts and start up their businesses.
Kohlenwäsche, re-use by OMA
Design Academy, building by SANAA
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This new book provides a unique analysis of temporary use practices which are currently transforming Berlin. The book draws on results of two research projects: the European ‘Urban Catalyst’ project and ‘Raumpioniere’, a study on temporary uses in Berlin. The bilingual (German/English) publication has been conceived and edited by Studio UC/ Klaus Overmeyer, commissioned by the Berlin Senate’s Urban Planning Department and published by Jovis Publishers, Berlin.
Technical University Eindhoven organizes event on Urban Wastlands, November 2007.