Project
Nosso Cuiabá is a housing development, already in construction, for 61 families displaced by the flooding in January 2011. In addition to housing, there will be five commercial spaces. There are no plans for sports facilities.
This is where we come in.
A portion of the donated 54.000m2 parcel has been set aside for a sports and recreation. Architecture for Humanity will work with project partners and members of the community to design a sports and recreation area on top of a hill with spanning views of the Vale do Cuiabá.
Anticipated Facilities Program
• Multi-Use Sports Court
• Playground and/or equipment
• Walking/Hiking Trails
• Connections to adjacent natural areas
• Picnic Area
• Center with indoor and outdoor sheltered meeting space, restrooms, storage for sports equipment and a snack bar/kitchen.
Location
Vale do Cuiabá, Petrópolis - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Why here?
Between January 11 and 12, 2011, 144 mm of rain fell near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The rains led to flooding which led to mudslides which led to landslides destroying an estimated 3000 houses, displacing 100,000 Brazilians and causing over 900 deaths. The precipitation in those 24 hours surpassed the monthly average and resulted in the worst natural disaster and preventable loss in Brazilian history.
The disaster could be considered more man-made than natural. Poor development decisions, such as a lack of disaster planning and a leniency toward development of treacherous, flood-prone land, is thought to have had an equal part in the region's devastation.
Following the disaster, Nike do Brasil committed $100,000 in support of a small sports center in Petrópolis, a community severely damaged by the rains, with Architecture for Humanity. The sports facility will ensure space is protected for public meeting and creative play. As recently demonstrated in tsunami-stricken Tohoku, sports structures support a community's balanced recovery.
Student Workshop
Graduate students at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Master of International Cooperation, Sustainable Emergency Architecture performed initial site, facility program and schematic development studies.
Thanks to all their hard work!
Comments
The other main reason of this tragedy is the illegal logging and deforestation of the mountains and the watershed areas. Illegal logging will strip the mountains of trees and vegetation which are important in absorbing the rain water and holding on to the soil. Without the trees and the vegetation, landslides and flash floods are the results.Water Damage Cary NC
Hello, My name is Dustin Feider. I am a designer with 11 years experience building micro architectural structures. I am currently in Brazil until the end of September. I have been following the project since before my arrival here. I am currently involved in other projects here but would love the opportunity to help in any way needed.
This is my contact information:
(+55) 11 8932-3443 Brazilian Cell
dustinfeider@o2treehouse.com