Studio Super Normal

Mix-Used Residence in Bogota, Colombia

Following what seemingly is the beginning of the pedestrianization of a main car road of Carrera Septima in Bogota, the following proposal is a way to capitalize on the urban structure change and make the shift towards strolling in the city more permanent. The proposal aims to utilize existing urban voids such as car parks or demolished building plots along Carrera Septima to promote pedestrianization by introducing mix-used residential complexes which are permeable and porous in an urban sense.

*The pedestrianized public space and and parking places as voids are used for an intervention emphasizing on complementing the existing space.*

*Street activities on the plinth level of the courtyard.*

*Two levels of public access at central courtyard with a sunken plaza creates a more dynamic use.*

*A smaller courtyard creating a more intimate setting.*

( Left )The urban fabric along Carrera Septima, showing numerous landmarks (beige) and void spaces. (Right) the location of one of the proposals in white.

The current state of Carrera Septima where it is pedestrianized only with roadblocks. Therefore a measure that can be taken away fast from the people. Right now the people are confined with walking only on the streets.

This diagram aims to show the current street conditions where people can walk pass by building blocks with no problems and that there are courtyards which are private. We are interested in creating courtyards which would be accessible towards the public and traversable for general access.

Therefore a general proposal is created for separate courtyards connected on the street levels inside the building blocks.

Nolli Map to show the restructured public accessible space.