Shifting points in the city: reflection and representation about vertical life in Valparaiso

This project aims to take advantage of the leftover space in the city and create anew type of public space in the high-density low rise residential area. It containsthree parts: firstly, renovating the existing infrastructure---the funicular on the site, which is an important feature of Valparaiso. However, as the development of other modern transportation, the funiculars have been gradually abandoned in recent years. To reserve this unique icon, it is essential to apply a new function and social role to it. This project combined funicular with a community center and create different activities along the funicular track. Secondly, renovating four abandon housings and creating several different projects, which are supposed to be “bookshop”,”sharing kitchen”,”day care center”, and” bakery“ to meet theneed of locals. Together with the design of the vertical parks, this site will become a community center with its own characteristics.Architecture, Urbanism and Building Science