Within Formal Cities Travel Blog

A project to share stories and designs from informal settlements

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El Equipo De Mazzanti's El Povenir Kindergarden.

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Carlos Medellin, of Equipo de Mazzanti discussed the recent social and political transitions in Colombia as well as his firm's architectural philosophy.

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We recently visited El Equipo De Mazzanti's "Hope Forest" project in the outskirts of Bogotá. The canopy of green polyhedrons covers a sports field and has become an iconic landmark and place of gathering for the community.

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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, Bogotá 

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Today we spoke with Clemencia Escallon, a professor at Universidad de los Andes, about social housing in Bogotá.

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View from 52nd street, Bogotá, Colombia

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Today we met Arq. Leopoldo Ramírez who spoke with us about Bogotá's urban revitalization plan.

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Cerros de Monserrate, near Bogotá, Colombia

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View of downtown Bogotá from Mount Monserrate.

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Street elevation in La Candelaria, Bogotá

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Catedral de Bogota and Plaza de Bolívar in Bogotá, Colombia

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View from the apartment in Sao Paulo.

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Sketch of Santa Marta Favela, Rio de Janeiro

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Sketch of Favela Santa Marta, Rio De Janeiro

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Sketch and notes from Favela Santa Marta, Rio De Janeiro

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Cable car ride from Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio De Janeiro