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21 November 2010
Brazil 2014 Summit
After attending the two summits (Nov18 & Nov 19), here are some thoughts and comments about this interesting and productive experience.
At first we had an introduction on how Brazil stands at this moment and what its main cities have to offer. It was important to point out that Brazil currently is undergoing an important growth in its economy and it has been predicted to become one of the five largest economies in the world in the decades to come. Therefore, the coming World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016 not only are going to reinforce it, but is also Brazil’s springboard to show its strength to the entire world. For this reason, the question many of the architects had to ask themselves prior to entering the competition for the stadiums was how they ambitioned Brazil in 2014?
The summit was divided into two days because twelve architects involved in each of the 12 projects for The World Cup for 2014 were there, so 6 were introduced on each day in order to dedicate a good amount of time to each project. After they were all done presenting their visions and projects for Brazil 2014 a moderator would invite the audience to ask questions.
Many good questions were aroused in these meetings and the architect’s responded to them as best they could base on their projects. Some questions regarded the topics I have already given some thought which is good, for example: what happens when the event is over?, how to manage the flow of traffic at the place, or what to do when the stadium gets located in a decentralized place? How to introduce sustainability to the stadia? Etc. The solution from an architect’s view was to make the upper tier a separate entity able to change or be replaced in the near future like in the case of the new London stadium, project he’s also involved with. He suggested that London didn’t need another 90,000 seat stadium and for this reason the new stadium will be constructed with a simple structure easy to be read for anybody and that it allow it to be disassembled once the event it’s over. In terms of location, the idea of an architect whose site was in a decentralized area was to extend a park, an important element for the small city, all the way to where the stadium was, that way not only he integrated it the stadium to the park idea, but also rehabilitated the area and invited the city to grow around the stadium.
The New
There were things that came out during these lectures which I didn’t take in consideration before, that I will do my best at dealing with, This are FIFA’s standards for stadiums holding these competitions, they have regulations regarding, mass transportation, fast exiting, good visibility, a well-designed VIP area and what came up a lot were a visitors area and media center which become key to these competitions since the stadium receives more visitors and press than ever before.
Comments
Just as a criticism I think most of the architects focused a lot in complementing FIFA’s standards for this competition which obviously had to be a priority, however some of the stadiums were not conceptualized at its maximum from my perspective; rather they focused more in ease of access, satisfying FIFA’s standards to stadia like giving the spectator the maximum amount of visibility and providing a regional design specific to the location which I think it’s ok , but I’m surprised that none of them is as eye catching as the recent Soccer city per say. Maybe it’s the impact of the architecture being more conscious about the environment which in a way gives up some of the ambition for achieving new things. But nonetheless there are truly beautiful designs that include that mall/ stadia approach very common nowadays while each does its best at revealing the natural properties of the site.
After attending the two summits (Nov18 & Nov 19), here are some thoughts and comments about this interesting and productive experience.
At first we had an introduction on how Brazil stands at this moment and what its main cities have to offer. It was important to point out that Brazil currently is undergoing an important growth in its economy and it has been predicted to become one of the five largest economies in the world in the decades to come. Therefore, the coming World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016 not only are going to reinforce it, but is also Brazil’s springboard to show its strength to the entire world. For this reason, the question many of the architects had to ask themselves prior to entering the competition for the stadiums was how they ambitioned Brazil in 2014?
The summit was divided into two days because twelve architects involved in each of the 12 projects for The World Cup for 2014 were there, so 6 were introduced on each day in order to dedicate a good amount of time to each project. After they were all done presenting their visions and projects for Brazil 2014 a moderator would invite the audience to ask questions.
Many good questions were aroused in these meetings and the architect’s responded to them as best they could base on their projects. Some questions regarded the topics I have already given some thought which is good, for example: what happens when the event is over?, how to manage the flow of traffic at the place, or what to do when the stadium gets located in a decentralized place? How to introduce sustainability to the stadia? Etc. The solution from an architect’s view was to make the upper tier a separate entity able to change or be replaced in the near future like in the case of the new London stadium, project he’s also involved with. He suggested that London didn’t need another 90,000 seat stadium and for this reason the new stadium will be constructed with a simple structure easy to be read for anybody and that it allow it to be disassembled once the event it’s over. In terms of location, the idea of an architect whose site was in a decentralized area was to extend a park, an important element for the small city, all the way to where the stadium was, that way not only he integrated it the stadium to the park idea, but also rehabilitated the area and invited the city to grow around the stadium.
The New
There were things that came out during these lectures which I didn’t take in consideration before, that I will do my best at dealing with, This are FIFA’s standards for stadiums holding these competitions, they have regulations regarding, mass transportation, fast exiting, good visibility, a well-designed VIP area and what came up a lot were a visitors area and media center which become key to these competitions since the stadium receives more visitors and press than ever before.
Comments
Just as a criticism I think most of the architects focused a lot in complementing FIFA’s standards for this competition which obviously had to be a priority, however some of the stadiums were not conceptualized at its maximum from my perspective; rather they focused more in ease of access, satisfying FIFA’s standards to stadia like giving the spectator the maximum amount of visibility and providing a regional design specific to the location which I think it’s ok , but I’m surprised that none of them is as eye catching as the recent Soccer city per say. Maybe it’s the impact of the architecture being more conscious about the environment which in a way gives up some of the ambition for achieving new things. But nonetheless there are truly beautiful designs that include that mall/ stadia approach very common nowadays while each does its best at revealing the natural properties of the site.
16 November 2010
15 November 2010
I did some models based on the idea of introducing life and nature into the stadium so that the stadium can morphe as a museum or cultural place on the days without games.
This way not only it will be used as a space to congregate and cheer for the national team, but also offer people the opportunity to celebrate the country's richness in nature. People here will be able to learn how the flora and fauna coexist at this place and have the opportunity to admire flowers vegetation and animals living withing this biomes.
Im planning to have 4 spaces, each representing the different regions of the country, coast, the andes, the rain forest and the galapagos islands
These can also play a game with the elements:
coast=water
andes=wind
rain forest=earth
galapagos=fire
This way not only it will be used as a space to congregate and cheer for the national team, but also offer people the opportunity to celebrate the country's richness in nature. People here will be able to learn how the flora and fauna coexist at this place and have the opportunity to admire flowers vegetation and animals living withing this biomes.
Im planning to have 4 spaces, each representing the different regions of the country, coast, the andes, the rain forest and the galapagos islandsThese can also play a game with the elements:
coast=water
andes=wind
rain forest=earth
galapagos=fire
11 November 2010
"The Stadium is a Celebration of Life" /
"Life at its Purest State"
The Site
Park La Carolina is as for today one of Quito’s greatest urban parks. Located at 0 Latitude, 2800 meters, the park stretches a mile long from north to south, offering a wide range of activities and facilities to its citizens including playing grounds, sports courts, fields and picnic areas. However, with redevelopment in some areas of the city, the old airport is soon to be replaced with a new urban park similar to Central Park in length which will offer public walk able paths, plazas and new areas of recreation. This means that park La Carolina which was Quito’s most famous park is soon to be forgotten by some unless something is done to reinsert life and energy to it without the necessity for competing with the new upcoming park.
The Driving Force
The world cup, the Olympic Games and any other kind of international events often serve as a strong catalyst for urban development, the construction of new infrastructure and sport venues which over history have gain a place of importance around the globe as city icons. That is to say, sport facilities can be perceived as having the power to attract socioeconomic forces to its given place while they also embrace a cultural experience later to be exposed and shared with the entire world.
Given how these events and sport complexes pose huge influences over a city, it is important for local authorities to consider more efficient methods of construction in which natural resources of a determined place are used at its best. Also, regional design must also be carefully thought out as means of setting precedence for the future of the local architecture.
With the insertion of a new national stadium to the city of Quito not only the city will benefit from it, but the entire country itself as well, since it will open up opportunities for its advancement, while it will help promote its richness in biodiversity and the different ecosystems that interact in this specific location. Therefore, the new national stadium calls for a design that keeps and serves the country’s natural characteristics that make it unique among others. It should articulate a notion for ecological design from which people can relate to as their public sporting venue as well a common place of interaction in which man and nature can connect themselves while in the city.
"Life at its Purest State"
The Site
Park La Carolina is as for today one of Quito’s greatest urban parks. Located at 0 Latitude, 2800 meters, the park stretches a mile long from north to south, offering a wide range of activities and facilities to its citizens including playing grounds, sports courts, fields and picnic areas. However, with redevelopment in some areas of the city, the old airport is soon to be replaced with a new urban park similar to Central Park in length which will offer public walk able paths, plazas and new areas of recreation. This means that park La Carolina which was Quito’s most famous park is soon to be forgotten by some unless something is done to reinsert life and energy to it without the necessity for competing with the new upcoming park.
The Driving Force
The world cup, the Olympic Games and any other kind of international events often serve as a strong catalyst for urban development, the construction of new infrastructure and sport venues which over history have gain a place of importance around the globe as city icons. That is to say, sport facilities can be perceived as having the power to attract socioeconomic forces to its given place while they also embrace a cultural experience later to be exposed and shared with the entire world.
Given how these events and sport complexes pose huge influences over a city, it is important for local authorities to consider more efficient methods of construction in which natural resources of a determined place are used at its best. Also, regional design must also be carefully thought out as means of setting precedence for the future of the local architecture.
With the insertion of a new national stadium to the city of Quito not only the city will benefit from it, but the entire country itself as well, since it will open up opportunities for its advancement, while it will help promote its richness in biodiversity and the different ecosystems that interact in this specific location. Therefore, the new national stadium calls for a design that keeps and serves the country’s natural characteristics that make it unique among others. It should articulate a notion for ecological design from which people can relate to as their public sporting venue as well a common place of interaction in which man and nature can connect themselves while in the city.
10 November 2010
2014 Brazil World Cup Architectural Summit
AIA New York Chapter : Calendar:
Ronny - this is for you. You should go both days and skip class on 11/19.
Ronny - this is for you. You should go both days and skip class on 11/19.
07 November 2010
06 November 2010
ronny
Ronny.
This new photovoltaic device may give some more flexibility on your roof design which could generate some energy for your stadium and surrounding facilities...
Carlos....
I found this image and i thought about your project
In a way resembles how i think about your project because i think
about the pathways being a bit conflictive so that they narrate the struggles these people experiense while being captive, in this case the pathways are zigzaging
Picture is from a Danish Museum from Big Architects
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