Welcome to FAVELAS, the heartbeat of Brazil’s hillsides!

• Rocinha, Brazil –stands as one of the largest slums in Brazil and Latin America. Once a rural haven, it swiftly transformed into a bustling urban core on a steep hill, housing around 200,000 residents within Rio de Janeiro. Known for its narrow alleys and intertwined staircases.

• The challenge is to design a conceptual public space in the middle of favelas.

•  The design should facilitate various activities, from art exhibitions, festivals, and sports. The architectural concept intends to be flexible and multipurpose area.

• The particpants are free to keep/reuse/connect/transform the surroundings.

• Key words: Connect, Transform, Reuse, Sustainabilty, Identity , Flexible, Unity