Urban Redemption

Aerial view of the project. The image shows built up condition and the final stage of the traffic junction transformation
Site analyses and conceptual diagram representing vehicle facilities and “automated plateaus” implementation into the traffic junction
Conceptual diagrams representing various aspects of the project such as structural analyses, built up facilities, public spaces as well energy generation abilities
Longitude and cross-sections that are representing the relation between the initial transportation system structures and additional implementation of facilities as well as new public spaces, housing and automated facilities
Enlarge section diagram showing the modular housing and automated facilities. The structure suppose to have an ability to dynamic respond to the needs of the users and increase or decrease amount of modular units based on the needs of inhabitants.
Aerial rendering which shows the enhancement of the local neighbourhood that are located next to the traffic junction. Local citizens can benefit from newly created sport facilities.
Internal environment which shows modular living that suppose to dynamically respond to the needs of users by adding or removing modular units. The structure of this programmable space, rooted in ideas of "Metabolism in Architecture".
The board which summorize the initial steps behind the project development and represents the outcome thorugh the aerial views, sections and diagrams

Urban Redemption
The transportation system enhancment and reintegration into the “urban fabric” in the era of automated vehicles

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Mixed use - Infrastructure & Urban
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Aggregation · Energy · Parking · Public Space · Road & Highway

The project is exposing the problematic of outdating of current transportation infrastructure for increasingly prevalent self-driving vehicles in a next decade. The design proposes the infrastructural upgrades aimed at reintegration of highway traffic junction territories into the urban environment.

The project is proposing a concept of approaching the existing transportation infrastructure to adapt to the new era of automated vehicles, shared economy and production automation.\nThe conceptual solution is to transform traffic junctions into “automated plateaus” by creating a smooth, continuous surface with multiple lanes, self-driving vehicles can travel through the junction without stopping. In this area, automated self-driving vehicles can achieve a swarm like behaviour which will dramatically increase efficiency.\nThe land surrounding traffic junctions, which is not used nowadays, can be repurposed for automated facilities to support self-driving vehicles. Charging stations can be installed to recharge vehicle batteries, and maintenance facilities can be set up to keep vehicles in good working condition. These facilities can also provide services for passengers.\nThe automated facilities can be extended with additional structure which is based on theories and principles of “Metabolism in Architecture”. This means that the structures are flexible, with the ability to grow and shrink based on the needs of the local society. Construction method is based on prefabricated elements and sustainable materials.\nBy integrating these facilities with advanced technologies into the traffic junction “plateau”, the site can become a transportation and urban hub of 21st century. Furthermore, design proposal is dealing with problematic of existing highways in the urban environment, being aimed at reduction of numerous negative impacts of the highways in the cities and restoring "urban fabric" by enhancing the connection between neighbourhoods, creating new public spaces and facilities for people to work and live in.

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