Okrika Waterfront Slum, Port Harcourt, Nigeria - 2019 december (ongoing project)
Chicoco Space. Architecture
Architectural design, development and construction of Chicoco Space. Community radio station, music and media production facilities, meeting place and events space for the local community.
International Cooperation Project
Organization: CMAP (Collaborative Media Advocacy Platform)
Project by Alejandro Haiek of The Public Machinery
Alejandro Haiek, director, project concept and general supervision
Lab.Pro.Fab team, project development
Valentina Mion, project development, team coordination and technical supervision
+ Irina Urriola, Ana Valenzuela, Adelina Farvazova, Irene Muñoz and with EXUP, structural and engineering project
For more information about the project please visit labprofab.org
Okrika Waterfront Slum, Port Harcourt, Nigeria - 2019 september/november
Chicoco Space. Urban Context
Urban analysis and development proposal of the Chicoco Space surrounding site. The objective of the Project is to design and build – through a participatory process – a structure for the waterfront communities in Port Harcourt to accommodate different functions and spaces.
International Cooperation Project
Organization: CMAP (Collaborative Media Advocacy Platform)
Project by Alejandro Haiek of The Public Machinery
Alejandro Haiek, director, project concept and general supervision
Lab.Pro.Fab team, project development
Valentina Mion, project development, team coordination and technical supervision
+ Irina Urriola, Ana Valenzuela, Adelina Farvazova, Sara Sánchez Muñiz
For more information about the project please visit labprofab.org
Paraisópolis, São Paulo, Brazil - 2017 (ongoing project)
Painted Ceiling Project
The problem of asbestos roofs in Brazilian favelas. Solution for improving health conditions in domestic environments in contact with asbestos fibers.
Self-designed proposal for slum improvement. Volunteer work.
Project by Not To Scale Architecture + BUUP
Valentina Mion, direction, general coordination, concept and project development
Fernando Botton, co-direction, project development and fieldwork
and with Fare Arte team, communication strategy and financing process
Paraisópolis, São Paulo, Brazil - 2017 november
Men's Action Walk
Architectural walk in Paraisópolis between Informal City and City in Formation. The initiative focuses on the different forms of architecture within the Paraisópolis neighbourhood. Self-construction and government initiatives.
Selected project.
11th Architecture Biennial of São Paulo
Project by Urbz Brazil
Fernando Botton, direction, concept, project development and fieldwork
Valentina Mion, general coordination, project development and fieldwork
and with Ataíde Cerqueira Caetite, Carlos Andrés Hernández Arriagada, Anna Gabriella Agazzi (photographer)
For more information about the project please visit urbz.net
Paraisópolis, São Paulo, Brazil - 2016
CONstruction space
A space within the Paraisopolis territory measuring between 75 and 100m2 for teaching the practice of civil construction, crafts and gardening.
Self-designed proposal for slum improvement. Volunteer work.
Project by Urbz Brazil
Fernando Botton, direction, concept, project development and fieldwork
Valentina Mion, general coordination, project development and fieldwork
and with Ataíde Cerqueira Caetite
For more information about the project please visit urbz.net
Paraisópolis, São Paulo, Brazil - 2016
MOD_LAR
Development and implementation of a 25m2 prefabricated housing model for people on low-income, living in poor communities.
Self-designed proposal for slum improvement. Volunteer work.
Project by Urbz Brazil
Fernando Botton, direction, concept, project development and fieldwork
Valentina Mion, general coordination, project development and fieldwork
and with Ataíde Cerqueira Caetite, Gustavo Massimino
For more information about the project please visit urbz.net
Paraisópolis, São Paulo, Brazil - 2015 august
CatAção Paraisópolis
Event held at the "Virada Sustentavel 2015". Awareness activity about solid waste and its collection within the territory of Paraisópolis.
Self-designed proposal for slum improvement. Volunteer work.
Project by Urbz Brazil
Fernando Botton, direction, concept, project development and fieldwork
Valentina Mion, general coordination, project development and program
and with Ataíde Cerqueira Caetite, Gustavo Massimino
For more information about the project please visit urbz.net
Paraisópolis, São Paulo, Brazil - 2014 january
Ataide's House
Workshop about self-construction and participation processes with a local bricklayer. Forarchitects and students.
Self-designed proposal for slum improvement. Volunteer work.
Project by Urbz Brazil
Fernando Botton, direction, concept, project development and fieldwork
Valentina Mion, general coordination, project development and fieldwork
and with Ataíde Cerqueira Caetite, Marcella Arruda and Isabel Hergueta Piorno
For more information about the project please visit urbz.net
Paraisópolis, São Paulo, Brazil - 2013
Water Tanks
Awareness workshops on the subject of water and implementation of systems to facilitate the collection and reuse of cisterns in the favela of Paraisópolis
Self-designed proposal for slum improvement. Volunteer work.
Project by Urbz Brazil
Fernando Botton, direction, concept and project development
Valentina Mion, general coordination and project development
and with Ataíde Cerqueira Caetite, Marcella Arruda and Gabriella Santana
For more information about the project please visit urbz.net
Paraisópolis, São Paulo, Brazil - 2013
50 houses 01 territory
Book documenting the work carried out by urbz Brazil in collaboration with the bricklayer Ataide Caetite in the favela of Paraisópolis
Self-designed proposal for slum improvement. Volunteer work.
Project by Urbz Brazil
Fernando Botton, direction, concept, project development and fieldwork
Valentina Mion, general coordination, project development, fieldwork and graphic design
and with Ataíde Cerqueira Caetite, Marcella Arruda and Gabriella Santana
For more information about the project please visit urbz.net
