Presentation Details
Bexiga by Zoning Rules, or Performance Guidelines?
Addressing New/Renew in Latin America
Track G: New or Renew: Buildings – Americas
Architect & Urban Planner, The Skyscraper Center
Curitiba, Brazil
The presentation demonstrates possible tall buildings by volumetric simulations in the historic region of Bexiga, in São Paulo. Using parametric software, the simulations reveal volumes based on zoning rules, criticized by historical heritage groups. As an alternative, volumes are simulated based on the responsiveness of performance guidelines, proposing a specific Urban Plan for Bexiga.
Photo © Jason Hawkes