IN-PERSON Barcelona Livable Cities. Section A

Abstract

The work considers how the street would change if it were raised above the ground, in order to share the land with nature and the street would not create obstacles for nature. Buildings on such a street, can develop not only upwards, but also downwards, remaining illuminated by natural light and providing beautiful views. This main transit street connects buildings to each other and is the most active street with many plazas and various areas for street activities. It is home to public facilities such as theatres, cinemas, clubs, lounges, and shops. Crossing a long open bridge is uncomfortable for most people, which means that it is necessary to break up the crossing with separate buildings located on the bridge, so that there would be both passages with closed views and view areas, which would give different scenarios of passage. The main street is complemented by vertical streets in each of the buildings that link the upper street to the ground level, where a recreational area with access to nature on the ground is located. Along the vertical street are plazas at varying heights that connect it to secondary streets on the floors that provide access to living spaces, offices, industrial spaces, and others that are located within the building one above the other. It is important to consider the behaviour of people in the new streets, drawing analogies from existing streets and buildings.