Multi-modal transport hub upgrade

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Multi-modal transport hub upgrade, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil": The new station encourages use of public transportation and connects both sides of the railway lines.

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    Holcim Awards Acknowledgement prize 2008 Latin America: (l-r) Fernando Diez, Thais Meireles, Rafael Saraiva, and Antonio Saraiva.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Multi-modal transport hub upgrade, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil": Passive design improves the railway station’s microclimate. Stack effect creates natural ventilation and garden enhances internal temperature.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Multi-modal transport hub upgrade, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil": The context.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Multi-modal transport hub upgrade, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil": Spatial solutions for edges.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Multi-modal transport hub upgrade, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil": The two integrated parks.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Multi-modal transport hub upgrade, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil": Internal garden, micro-climate.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Multi-modal transport hub upgrade, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil": Railway station roof: schematic detail.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Multi-modal transport hub upgrade, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil": Green façade covering.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Multi-modal transport hub upgrade, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil": Maracanã new park.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Multi-modal transport hub upgrade, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil": Reassigned land use.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Multi-modal transport hub upgrade, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil": Holcim Awards Acknowledgement prize 2008 Latin America winners: (l-r) Antonio Carlos Lopes Saraiva, Rafael Alencar Saraiva, Thais Galvão Meireles.

  • Awards Acknowledgement prize 2008–2009 Latin America

For the FIFA World Cup 2014, some 5000 car-parking spaces will be needed at the soccer stadium. This entry, however, takes the idea for a car park above the train lines much further – a main station will link all public transport, serve as a connection platform for pedestrians and cyclists, and include a public park in its design.

By Antonio Carlos Lopes Saraiva - Artetec Arquitetura, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and

Ideas: Economic & Social Empowerment

For the FIFA World Cup 2014, some 5000 car-parking spaces will be needed at the soccer stadium. The Multimodal transport hub upgrade, however, takes the idea for a car park above the train lines much further – a main station will link all public transport, serve as a connection platform for pedestrians and cyclists, and include a public park in its design.

Multi-modal transport hub upgrade

Project authors

  • Antonio Carlos Lopes Saraiva

    Artetec Arquitetura

    Brazil

  • Rafael Saraiva

    Artetec Arquitetura

    Brazil

  • RE
    Ricardo Esteves

    Steel Works Engenharia

    Brazil

  • Thais Meireles

    Artetec Arquitetura

    Brazil

Project updates

July 10, 2013 | Regional Jury Report – Latin America | São Paulo, Brazil

“Convincing vision” – Holcim Awards Jury

In preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2014 which will take place in Brazil, the existing soccer stadium Maracaña in Rio de Janeiro will have to provide a new parking structure for at least 5000 cars. Today the surrounding public space lacks quality; it is used for informal purposes and is frequently flooded by storm water.

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October 23, 2008 | winners for Latin America announced | Mexico City, Mexico

Holcim Awards honor sustainable construction in Latin America

The winning projects of the second Holcim Awards competition for Sustainable Construction in Latin America were announced at a ceremony in Mexico City. Total prize money of USD 270,000 was presented to twelve projects from across the region that deliver innovative solutions to social housing, energy efficiency, and the revitalization of communities and water resources.

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February 29, 2008 | Project Entry & Details | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Project Entry 2008 for Latin America

For the FIFA World Cup 2014, some 5000 car-parking spaces will be needed at the soccer stadium. The Multimodal transport hub upgrade, however, takes the idea for a car park above the train lines much further – a main station will link all public transport, serve as a connection platform for pedestrians and cyclists, and include a public park in its design.

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