Archinect - Features2024-12-22T06:08:32-05:00https://archinect.com/features/article/150205674/m-arch-graduate-lucas-pissetti-on-designing-with-informal-settlements
M.Arch Graduate Lucas Pissetti on "Designing With Informal Settlements" Katherine Guimapang2020-07-10T08:31:00-04:00>2020-07-10T14:42:38-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/5b/5b22860583cbfffcbf1b8939fc665459.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Graduate student Lucas Pissetti poses the question, how does one "improve basic life conditions for the people in need, while preserving the qualities that are very specific to their location?" </p>
<p>A recent graduate from the <a href="https://archinect.com/academyo..." target="_blank">Academy of Architecture Amsterdam</a>, Pissetti investigates favelas in Brazil and discusses his design strategy to improve the relationship residents have within these communities, specifically in Paraisópolis, in São Paulo. Pissetti explains, "My design proposes a new strategy on designing with informal settlements, which aims to improve basic life conditions for the people in need, while preserving the qualities that are very specific to these locations." Archinect connects with Pissetti as he unpacks the ideation process of his thesis and how he feels the recent events taking place has impacted the industry and career opportunities.</p>
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