Prototropic 0.1: Honolulu and Rio
Journal and media platform for discourse in design, culture, and critical issues of emerging tropical cities in the 21st century.Prologue, New Epicenter(s) | Dimitri Damiel Kim / [ Page 6~15 ] Honolulu Hot Tropics | Lindsea K. Wilbur / [ Page 30~47 ] Metrophilia | Kazi Ashraf / [ Page 48~65 ] House is a Decorated Shack | Dimitri Damiel Kim / [ Page 66~77 ] Tropical Case Study House | David Rockwood / [ Page 78~99 ] Rio Favela Que Saudade | Dimitri Damiel Kim / [ Page 102~115 ] Fluid City | Raul Correa-Smith / [ Page 116~133 ] AAA Forro | Steven Sanchez / [ Page 134~149]
Journal and media platform for discourse in design, culture, and critical issues of emerging tropical cities in the 21st century.Prologue, New Epicenter(s) | Dimitri Damiel Kim / [ Page 6~15 ]
Honolulu
Hot Tropics | Lindsea K. Wilbur / [ Page 30~47 ]
Metrophilia | Kazi Ashraf / [ Page 48~65 ]
House is a Decorated Shack | Dimitri Damiel Kim / [ Page 66~77 ]
Tropical Case Study House | David Rockwood / [ Page 78~99 ]
Rio
Favela Que Saudade | Dimitri Damiel Kim / [ Page 102~115 ]
Fluid City | Raul Correa-Smith / [ Page 116~133 ]
AAA Forro | Steven Sanchez / [ Page 134~149]
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Fluid City | <strong>Prototropic</strong> <strong>0.1</strong> / Raul Correa-Smith 130<br />
D. How would you describe the state of contemporary architecture in <strong>Rio</strong> in relations to your own work?<br />
R. We have been conducting a series of lectures called Nova Arquitetura Carioca (New Carioca Architecture)<br />
in an effort to map out some of the offices that are actively engaged <strong>and</strong> doing all kinds of projects throughout<br />
the city. These lectures help us to underst<strong>and</strong> the diversity of work currently under way in the city, many<br />
projects which have not yet been completed but that will add a new layer to the urban character of the city.<br />
D. Columbia University have established their global ‘Studio-X’ program in <strong>Rio</strong> where you are an active<br />
member. Briefly describe their contribution to the discourse?<br />
When people think of <strong>Rio</strong> de Janeiro the association<br />
which comes to mind is that of the postcard<br />
neighborhoods of the South Zone. But the population<br />
that lives in the South Zone is a small percentage of<br />
the total population<br />
R. In <strong>Rio</strong>, it provides a progressive platform for collaboration <strong>and</strong> research through dialog between professionals,<br />
academics, students, citizens, entrepreneurs <strong>and</strong> decision makers from all over the world. Since 2011, it has been<br />
located in the heart of the city center, the historic Praça Tiradentes, next to the statue of King Pedro I. ><br />
Gondola view of favela in Complexo da Alemão
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