Marleen d.R., Philippe J., Jaqueline R., Flavio F.
Cortiços: Informal housing at
its margin
Presentation 4
17-04-09 14:00-18:00
FAU-USP Lecture Hall
IN.SP PROJECT PRESENTATIONS 2009

Sobrado: Rua Lopes Trovão 144
Edificio: Rua Mauá 340
Galpão: Rua Conde São Joaquim 140

Sobrado: Rua Lopes Trovão 144

Galpão: Rua Conde São Joaquim 140

Edificio: Rua Mauá 340

RECAPITULATORY QUESTIONS
- DENSITY
two scales: urban fabric and living unit
need for and consequences of decompression within units
- SPATIAL ARRANGEMENT & SIZE
highly efficient use of spare space (three dimensions)
usually precarious hygienic conditions (light, air, sewage)
- TYPOLOGY
appropriateness of different building types for informal housing use
- INTERVENTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT
-already with entitling and decompression much improvement can be achieved, be-
cause of own investments inhabitants.
Building types meant for dwelling are most appropriate for this approach.
-then with intervention of architect more quality of dwelling can be achieved and a
larger scope of building types can be made appropriate.