Upway / Rio de Janeiro
The landscape topography refelects the social inequality in Rio de
Janeiro. Favelas, homes to the socially disadvantaged, are located on
the hillsides around the city. The privileged, on the other hand, reside
and work along the coast and in the city lowlands. The hillside
favelas are difficult to access due to topography and the dense
structure of these communities. A persons prosperity is also influenced
by his/her access to mobility and ability to circulate freely around the
city. The Upway is a collective and continuous transportation system
that connects neighborhoods across hills and integrates all social
classes.
Year: 2012
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Status: Concept
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Status: Concept