International Ideas Competition Reinventing Our Rivers: Four Rivers, Three Winners
Ville de Québec
Third place - Secteur des chutes Kabir Kouba et de Wendake
Photo credit:
The JOO HYUNG OH team
International Ideas Competition Reinventing Our Rivers: Four Rivers, Three Winners
Ville de Québec
Third place - Secteur des chutes Kabir Kouba et de Wendake
Photo credit:
The JOO HYUNG OH team
International Ideas Competition Reinventing Our Rivers: Four Rivers, Three Winners
Ville de Québec
Third place - Secteur Urbain
Photo credit:
The JOO HYUNG OH team
International Ideas Competition Reinventing Our Rivers: Four Rivers, Three Winners
Ville de Québec
Third place - Secteur du parc Linéaire
Photo credit:
The JOO HYUNG OH team
International Ideas Competition Reinventing Our Rivers: Four Rivers, Three Winners
Ville de Québec
Third place - Secteur du parc de la Chute-Montmorency
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The JOO HYUNG OH team
International Ideas Competition Reinventing Our Rivers: Four Rivers, Three Winners
Ville de Québec
Third place - Secteur du parc de la Chute-Montmorency
Photo credit:
The JOO HYUNG OH team
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
Aerial view of São Paulo Corporate Towers nearing completion in 2016.
Photo credit:
Courtesy of Eduardo Lazzarini
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
The continuous green surface weaves across the site around and through the two towers that make up the architectural program.
Photo credit:
Courtesy of Ana Mello
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
The ground plane lifts up in a series of engineered vegetated terraces to form the amenity building.
Photo credit:
Courtesy of Ana Mello
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
End of the winter season 2017. The topographic garden of planted islands curates visual connections between the towers’ lobby and forest
Photo credit:
Courtesy of Ana Mello
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A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
A display of a dozen different species of the local Ipê (Handroanthus spp.) at the main entrance plaza.
Photo credit:
Courtesy of Ana Mello
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
End of the winter season 2017. The topographic garden of planted islands curates visual connections between the towers’ lobby and forest
Photo credit:
Courtesy of Balmori Associates
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
Native under-canopy plants form the lower layers of the forest.
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Courtesy of Balmori Associates
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
Benches and water features are incorporated into the planted islands.
Photo credit:
Courtesy of Balmori Associates
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
The 1km loop highlighted here by contrasting Brazilian granites: Red Dragon in a pixelated field of Rosa Beatriz and Preto pavers.
Photo credit:
Courtesy of Ana Mello
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
The elevated perforated metal path transforms the narrow sidewalk into a unique experience of walking in the canopies of the trees.
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Courtesy of Balmori Associates
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
Rendered plan illustrating the continuous green surface displaying Mata Atlantica ecosystem
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Courtesy of Balmori Associates
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
Water Management Cycle and Reuse Diagram
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Courtesy of Balmori Associates
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
3D collage planting study for the topographic gardens
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Courtesy of Balmori Associates
A Mata Atlântica Forest in São Paulo
Balmori Associates
Fountain and bench study
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Courtesy of Balmori Associates
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