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Girimun Architects

Girimun Architects

Hong Kong, HK

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Porto Media Center

Project:Media Business Complex

Location:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Type:Mixed-use master plan

Size: 250,000 m2

Client:Competition

Design:Girimun Ltd 2011

Architect: Mauro Resnitzky

Opening:n/a

Collaborating firm: BuroldHappold Engineering + DG Arquitetura e Planejamento

 

At the core of the site a long multiple-high atrium and associated patios integrate all the buildings and circulation systems in the urban block: it serves as the pre-function zone for the concert hall and convention centre above, as an extension of restaurant and food court area at street level, and it links the public squares and the business and hotel complex that occupy the four towers facing the front main road. A semi-underground circulation system for vehicles and servicing allows for a car-free zone above and in-between the buildings. Above the convention facility, semi-private green roofs provide additional open space for hotel and service apartment residents.

 

Girimun Architects: http://girimun.com/

 
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Status: Unbuilt
Location: Rio de Janeiro, BR