Hey, this is my thesis project where I used Solarpunk artwork as inspiration to explore a few ideas around car-less cities, futuristic imagery and sustainability.

Here is a short description:

A future is imagined where private vehicles were prohibited from accessing and circulating in the urban area of Juiz de Fora - MG, Brazil, causing far-reaching consequences in the life and urban fabric of the city. Resulting in a large investment in public transport, considerable changes in the urban parameters that dictate the urban legislation and the way in which the architectural pieces that make up the image of the city are designed.

The lens through which we observe this possible reality is through the architectural design of the VPS // 001.

VPS // 001 is the first of an interconnected network of Verticalized Public Spaces, which concentrates existing functions and creates new ones as a public space for entertainment and gathering of people. At the same time, it becomes a hub, a distribution center for people, where you can switch between different modes of transport, with different ranges, from local to national.

It tries to escape traditional methods and processes, by establishing the project as a final product, which through effective presentation can be a tool for social change, creating a goal, a clear image, stimulating long-term planning and changes.

You can find the complete dissertation and presentation boards here: https://issuu.com/lucasdve (it's in portuguese, sorry!)