Triennale Maputo by benedettatomasina

MAPUTO TRIENNALE PILOT

Andres Gaviria Villarreal Bianca Salone Benedetta Tomasina

Table of contents

2. Problematics 3. Metodology

4. Concept

5. Mapping

6. Proposal

6.1 Polana Cimento A 6.1.1 Villa Algarve 6.1.2 Centro Oceanografico 6.2 Central A&B 6.2.1 Cultural Centre Central A 6.2.2 Museu de Arte 6.3 Central C 6.3.1 Auditorium in the park 6.4 Malhangalene 6.4.1 Cultural Centre Malhangalene

7. Bibliography

Index of images

p. 4 p. 8 p. 10 p. 14 p. 18 p. 31 p. 37 p. 39 p. 45 p. 47 p. 51 p. 55 p. 59 p. 63 p. 67 p. 71 p. 78 p. 79

MAPUTO TRIENNALE: PILOT PROJECT

1. Location

Cidade do Cimento high rents. Consequently, most

neighbourhood in Maputo,

of them come to the city just to

Mozambique. Cidade do

work and then leave afterwards

Cimento is the union of different

as there are no many leisure

neighbourhoods which originally

spaces, or not affordable anyway.

where the village of Portuguese

This is evident as the population

fishermen where Maputo

has been recently decreasing as

expanded from. It is so-called

reported in the census.

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Cidade do Cimento is a central

as it is mostly built in concrete, differently from most of the other

We decided to work in Cidade

neighbourhoods.

do Cimento for different reasons.

Cidade do Cimento si composed

Firstly, we got interested in the

by the different areas of Central

contrast this neighbourhood has

A, Central B, Polana Cimento A,

with the surrounding. Therefore,

Polana Cimento B, Alto MaĂŠ B,

one of the first challenges was

Malhangalene.

trying to bring all the citizens of

Due to its old history, this

Maputo back to its centre. As

neighbourhood appears as

we got evidence of the lack of

different from its surrounding

cultural and entertaining spaces,

from many points of view.

we decided to implement them in

Cimento is facing different issues,

Cidade do Cimento as it is where

first of all, the gentrification

the whole city extended from.

which causes the citizens to live outside of the area due to the

Image 1: Mozambique map

Mozambique Population - 30,066,648 (2020 estimation) Area - 801,590 Km2 Density - 28.7 ppl / Km2 Maputo

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MAPUTO TRIENNALE: LOCATION Image 2: Maputo map

Image 3: Cidade do Cimento map

Maputo

Cidade do Cimento

Population - 1,088,449 (2017 census) Area - 352 Km2 Density - 3,100 ppl / Km2 Cidade do Cimento

Population - 109,909 (2017 census) Area - 7,5 Km2 Density - 1,465 ppl / Km2 73% of the population is between 1565 y.o. Highest % in Maputo Oldest part of the city Financial district Most expensive area in Maputo

Problematics

Gentrification

Decreasing population the area due to high expenses.

area and the oldest in the city,

As many people just go to the

still many issues are evident

city centre to work and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop

in the neighbourhood. We

as there is a lack of activities

mostly detected them from the

accessible by everyone, we

interviews with some locals.

identify in culture the strategy

The main problem is originated

that could contribute in solving

by gentrification which mostly

the main issues of Cidade do

causes a lot of dwellers to leave

Cimento.

Image 4: Deserted Independence square

Image 5: Street conditions

No proper leisure spaces

People come only to work Deserted city at night

Expensive Non inclusive

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Image 6: Abandoned buildings

Image 7: Entrance of shopping mall

Image 8: Problem in Cidade do Cimento

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Despite being the central

Metodology Interview with Wilford Machili

the Internet was not sufficient

Wilford Machili is a young

for the full comprehension of

architect and movie director of

our site, we decide to take some

Maputo. He studied architecture

interviews with locals to have

in a private local university

a better understanding. As one

and is now working, based on

of the topics of major interest

Cidade do Cimento. From his

in the project is culture, the

interview, it is clear that the life

interviewed are Wilford Machili, a

of an architect and artist it is not

local architect, Ivan Laverdejra,

easy, as most of the job is mostly

the founder of Iverca, a cultural

done by engineers alone. When

association, and Roberta Ruà

describing the neighbourhood of

who is the project manager

Cidade do Cimento, he pointed

working with Iverca.

out some main issues.

Image 9: Picture of Wilford Machili

Image 10: Picture of Roberta Ruà

local cuisine is not so present in restaurants, as there is mostly Portuguese food. The markets are also central in the selling and purchase of food. Nevertheless, there are not so many well functioning and structured facilities. Interview with Roberta Ruà We interviewed Roberta Ruà, the project manager of Cies, working together with Iverca. Her interview was key as we could understand how it is for a foreigner to live in Cidade do Cimento. Roberta, as Wilford, reported that there is strong gentrification in the

MAPUTO TRIENNALE: INTERVIEWS WITH THE LOCALS

As the information available on

First of all, downtown is populated only during the day, as most of the people come to work and then straight away go back home. As a matter of fact, the city is expensive and due to gentrification, most of the citizens cannot afford to live in the centre. Moreover, there are not many reasons to stay in downtown as it lacks free entertainment. Machili reported that recently most of the parks are bought by private owners which are transforming them into gyms, limiting their access. Another key theme that emerged concerns food. The

beginning, many people were

rich heritage and it is a lively

Another interesting feature of

cultural activities are relatively

sceptical about this project and

city. There are many different

the city is that it is a port city.

expensive and not attended by

didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel welcomed to enter the

cultures, mostly the natives, the

On the other hand, the beach is

those living outside of the city.

museum. Nevertheless, with time

Portuguese and the Indians.

really dirty and there is not such

On the other hand, she told us

the citizens of the neighbourhood

Dancing and singing are the

a strong relationship between the

that there are so many events

are populating the facility.

major activities. There are

citizens and the sea. Recently

different kinds of them according

the beach has been expanding

going on, bars with live music and dances. The work she is

Interview with Ivan Laranjeira

to the occasions and a lot of

and the coastal area is subjected

involved in now is related to the

Ivan is the founder of Iverca

adults and kids practise them.

to gentrification. Consequently,

Museu Mafalala. This cultural

and Mafalala film festival. He

Another key element that

not so many people can access

project was inaugurated just

just completed the project of

emerged is the culture of food,

the area or live around there.

before the covid break out. The

the Mafalala Museum and is

which is a central element to

This issue is also related to the

main materials chosen reflect

organizing also the Mafalala

bring people together. Due to the

Neighbourhood of Cidade do

the local ones of the Mafalala

walking tour. Ivan was

importance of family, gathering

Cimento. Moreover, in that area,

neighbourhood, timber and

fundamental in our understanding

together mostly happen for

there are a lot of abandoned

iron sheet. These are brought

of the culture in Maputo and

meals. He believes that food has

buildings and ruins. Many lively

together with big glass windows,

Cidade do Cimento.

a great unexploited potential to

areas during the day, in the night

representing the mix between

When discussing about culture

reach inclusivity in Maputo.

become deserted and therefore

old and new techniques. In the

he told us that Maputo has a

Moreover, in Maputo, there are

dangerous.

many young talents, such as artists, poets, photographers and filmmakers. In his opinion, the new generations are not so aware of their culture and need to be stimulated to appreciate them. Most of them spend their time playing soccer, basketball and videogames. Image 11: Picture of Ivan Laranjeira

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neighbourhood and most of the

Concept MAPUTO TRIENNALE: CONCEPT

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To regenerate an area where the population is decreasing and the neighbourhood is deserted at night, there is a strong need of inclusivity. Only if everyone will feel welcomed and get together, the project and regeneration can be successful. Therefore, culture can be the strongest tool to achieve such a goal. Moreover, as there is a vibrant and rich heritage, it is also fundamental to work on the cultural awareness of the population.

Image 12: Inclusivity in Maputo

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Culture

Mapping Cultural places Maputo MAPUTO TRIENNALE: PILOT PROJECT

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Congress Image 15: Cultural places in Maputo

Theatre

Museum

Cultural spaces

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Cultural places Cidade do Cimento

Educational spaces Religious spaces Cinemas and theatres Museums and galleries

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Image 16: Cultural places in Cidade do Cimento

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Landmarks

2 Praça dos Traballadores 3 Central Station 4 Railway Club

5 Museo Nationale do Arte

6 Vasco Da Gama Municipal Market

7 Cathedral of Nossa

Senhora da Conceição

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8 Mozambique Radio

Museum

9 Museum of Natural History

10 Nucleo de Arte

11 Villa Algarve 12 Santo Antonio Church

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Image 17: Landmarks in Cidade do Cimento

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1 Fortress of Maputo

Cinema

Cinema Church

Museum

Market

Proposal

Masterplan

Church

Cultural association

Church

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL RECREATIONAL OPEN AREA Bus

Bus Corredor 5

Corredor 1 ,2 ,3 ,5 ,6

Corredor 2,3,5

NEW COURTYARD FOR THE MUSEO NATIONALE DO ARTE

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CULTURE&SPORT WITH Townhall TEMPORARY ARTIST office RESIDENCES

Bus Corredor 2

5 mins

to Museu de Arte

1 min

VILLA ALGARVE: A NEW CULTURAL CENTER

THE AUDITORIUM IN THE PARK

Corredor 2

5 mins

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A NEW CULTURAL PLAN FOR MAPUTO

to the fortress

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to Vasco da Gama market

CENTRO OCEANOGRAFICO 1 min to Iverca MAPUTO

MASTER PLAN GUIDE

PROPOSAL

Masterplan guide

2 NEW CORTYARD MUSEUM OF ART 3 AUDITORIUM IN THE PARK 4 VILLA ALGARVE

5 CENTRO OCEÃ&#x201A;GRAFICO MAPUTO

6 MALHANGALENE CULTURAL CENTER

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marks a 10 min walking radius Bus route

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Image 19: Masterplan guide

Bus stop

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1 MULTI FUNCTIONAL CENTRAL A

Long term intervention

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9 years Area : Cidade do Cimento, Mafalala, Maxaquene, Hulene, Mavalane, Catembe • Villa 2030 • Plot fully developed • New pinpoint #2 • 15 satellites

6 years Area : Cidade do Cimento, Mafalala, Maxaquene 2025 • Villa • Plot xxxxxx • New pinpoint #1 • 9 -10 satellites

2020

3 years Area : Cidade do Cimento • Villa • Plot with canopy and cultural space • 4-5 satellites

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Program Cidade do Cimento MAPUTO TRIENNALE: PROPOSAL

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CIDADE DO CIMENTO: A CULTURAL PATH THROUGH DIFFERENT NEIGHBOURHOODS

Image 22: Praça da Independência

HISTORY

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Image 23: Guide map

the Portuguese fled the city, leaving confusion in the area. The history, especially the colonial decades, had a huge impact on the neighbourhood of Cidade do Cimento. As a matter of fact, it is the oldest and most structured part. On the other hand, the expansion of the newer areas was fast and more fragmented. The result is a contrast in the urban forms that characterize the city of Maputo. Another key event in Kampfumo was the demographic pressure, together with the economic crisis in the 80s. Due to a high rate of unemployment, the sellers started informal businesses and markets on the streets. Furthermore, most of the public soil was occupied and some houses extended their lot towards the streets causing issues to the transportation and vegetation. After the Independence War, 19761992, most of the infrastructures are destroyed, the displaced people are coming back to their homes and the countryside is full of mines. When the war ended, the FRELIMO (party) government launched a program to revive the city’s economy, and to clean up the city by forcibly removing criminals, squatters, and undocumented residents. Since then, Maputo’s economy has recovered and stability has returned, though crime remains a problem. Still today the city has to face some issues: most of the population is living outside of Cidade do Cimento as the rents are becoming more and more expensive due to economic and social development. Most of the new construction are offices, gene

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Cidade do Cimento

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As a matter of fact, the village of Lourenço Marques, founded in 1544, developed from the area of Cidade do Cimento which was a fishermen village in 1502. In 1721 the Dutch East India Company built the Fort Lydsaamheid, but left due do local conflicts. In the mid XVIII, century the Portuguese started establishing themselves and selling ivory. As it was stolen and reclaimed by the

Holy Roman Empire, the Portuguese started building a fort to protect themselves from attacks. The fort near the waterfront was used in the late XVIII and early XIX as a pit stop point by American, French and British wailers. In 1898, Maputo became the capital of Portuguese Mozambique due to the fast growth. The independence in June 1975 marks an important moment also for the neighbourhood of Cidade do Cimento, because most of

Image 24: Aerial view of Cimento

DEMOGRAPHICS

Differently from most of the other areas of the city of Maputo, Kampfumo showed a decrement trend in its population. As a matter of fact, in 1997 the population was of 113.234 people and it turned into 109.920 in 2007. Most of the inhabitants of Maputo live outside of the city centre and commute to work to the area every day. Moreover, the new constructions in the neighbourhood are mostly offices. The most numerous age group is of those having between 20 and 29 years old. On the other hand, it is the district with the least number of newborns, from 0 to 4 years old (8.5%). The number of women and men in Kampfumo differs for only 0.2%. The rate of infant mortality is the lowest in the Maputo: around 6% of the infants die before becoming 1 year old. In the neighbourhood, there are 33,787 orphans. The data highlight the life expectancy of 63 years old for the men and of 73 years old for the women, the highest number in the whole city.

couple of years. Due to its colonial history, Maputo’s cuisine is a mix of Portuguese, African, and Arab influences. Mozambique’s endless coastline makes it well known for its seafood, especially prawns, lobster, calamari, and clams. Other popular local dishes are grilled chicken, matapa (cassava leaves cooked in peanut sauce), curries, and samosas. Not to be missed is the country’s famous piri piri sauce, a spicy sauce made of red chili peppers. The city offers options fine dining as well as delicious local experiences: here’s our guide to ten of the best restaurants.

GETTING AROUND IN MAPUTO Public transport is organized with Buses and Chapas. Chapas go everywhere in Maputo at an affordable price: often the destination can be explained better from the conductor than from info points, so it’s part of the trip spirit to listen carefully to them! If you want to drive around the city, use the guarded lots when possible, otherwise tip young people on the street to keep an eye on the car: they’ll probably be happy to help. Another option are taxi and tuk-tuks, a very famous option in the African continent. Taxi are mostly situated next to top-end hotels, and the price varies following the different neighbourhoods. Tuk-tuks are less expensive than taxi, but since they’re more an informal way of transport they’re more difficult to be found!

Image 25: Tuk-tuks

FOOD IN MAPUTO

The dining scene in Mozambique, the new go-to travel destination, has evolved dramatically over the last

Image 26: Chapas

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rating a problem in the residential market. Architects are exploring new solutions especially with regards to vertical constructions. As a matter of fact, Cidade do Cimento is the only neighbourhood which is experiencing a decrement rate in its population.

Image 27: Museu Historia Natural

POLANA CIMENTO A

Polana Cimento A is a district situated in the

south-eastern part of Maputo, inserting a great part of greenery, the museums and gallery complex and a great part of the coastal area. It is an expensive area with a great presence of posh residences or hotels, considered by the citizens of Maputo like the classy and chic neighbourhood for art lovers and for people who want to spend time in great locations.

Image 28: Museu do Geologia

Image 29: DEAL Espaรงo Creativo

Image 30: Nucleo de Arte

Image 31: Polana Cimento A

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What to see 1 Villa Algarve................................................ B1 2 Museu de Geologia..................................... 3 Museu de Historia Natural B1 de Maputo......................................................B2 4 Nucleo de Arte Gallery................................ 5 DEAL Espaço Creativo............................... A3 6 Centro Oceanografico Maputo................... B2 7 Clube Naval................................................ B2 Overnight stay D3 8 Jacaranda Guesthouse...............................D2 9 Malagueta Inn............................................. 10 Villa das Mangas.......................................B3 11 Hotel Avenida............................................C2

12 Hotel Cardoso..............................................B2 Food C1 13 Nautilus Pastelaria...................................... A3 14 Restaurante Nom........................................ 15 New Shamwari............................................ C2 16 Kwetu...........................................................C3 17 Esquina........................................................B3 18 Dhow Maputo.............................................. B3

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Image 32: Guide Polana Cimento A

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DEAL Espaço Creativo The DEAL – Design, Entertainment, Arts and Literature is a village-cultural and a new concept of culture and design, where various artistic disciplines come together. This space is invigorated by the Sisters Guambe, the Designer Ab Oosterwaal and the writer Mb. Clube Naval This famous building on the coastal area of Polana Cimento A is the most known centre of Maputo as a Sports Club, a swimming pool and a small restaurant for dining time. It has been founded in 1913. Villa Algarve Villa Algarve is a single-family residential architecture, from a Portuguese family, built in the 19th century. Eclectic 2-storey house, with an irregular and symmetrical plan, featuring panels of naturalist tiles from the beginning of the 20th century with a theme alluding to Algarve people and customs. Irregular, symmetrical plan, developing on two floors with the corner area (W) set back in relation to the flanks facing NW and SW, which are delimited by a balustrade, which overlaps the rest of the building. On the ground floor, the corner area is fully occupied by a long porch with a roof covering that is repeated on both floors over all doors. On the upper floor, the rips are arranged symmetrically, with the doors to be marked by three

WHAT TO SEE Museo de Historia Natural The Natural History Museum was founded in 1911 and installed since 1933 in a beautiful building inspired by the Manueline style, built by the City Council. It is undoubtedly one of the most 4 visited places in the city by nationals and foreigners. It started out as a Provincial Museum, then the Dr. Álvaro de Castro Museum, after which it became known as the Natural History Museum after independence. Guarded by the Eduardo Mondlane University, it aims to provide naturalistic and ethnographic information. Naturalistic information is given through the display of specimens of a zoological nature, as a rule inserted in scenarios simulating natural ones. Among its collections, the zoological collection stands out, which has a large variety of mammals (200), birds (10 137!), Insects (176 527 !!!), invertebrates (1,250) and reptiles (150). Among the exhibits exhibited is a collection, probably unique in the world, of elephant fetuses from one month to 22 months. Nucleo de Arte Gallery This long-standing artists cooperative has frequent exhibitions featuring the work of up-andcoming artists (some of which is for sale). There’s also a pottery area and a garden where you can talk with the artists and watch them at work (afternoons are best for this).

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citizens have of this building. Nowadays it’s a memorial for citizens who have been killed an tortured by the PIDE before the Independence and a new cultural centre for the city. Villa Algarve aims to combine space for temporary and permanent exhibitions with workshops areas and activity rooms in order to host visitors of every age.

Open terrace cafè Conference room Space for co-working

Exhibition area Activity room External cultural playground Info point

Image 33: Villa Algarve before 2020 project

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Image 34: Villa Algarve aproximation

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small balconies, one on the axis of symmetry and one on each forward flank, being separated by three double-sided windows. On the two floors of the façade, the presence of a significant set of panels of naturalistic tiles from the 1930s, representing Algarve people and customs (“Farol do Cabo”) de São Vicente “Pesca do Tuna” “Olhão” “Revolt against French occupation”), with the largest ones in the porch area and small medallions on the upper floor, as well as narrow vertical friezes, punctuating the ends of some of the building faces. The recent project of restoring and re-furnishing of the ancient Villa has the main goal of changing the idea that Maputo

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POLANA CIMENTO A

Villa Algarve, aproximate section© Developed by the authors

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The new refurbishment of Villa Algarve created a great number of activity’s rooms and workshops, where children can enjoy and discover the history of Maputo while they can play games or watching virtual classes. Furthermore, the external courtyard of the Villa is a nice green spot for the dense context, where children can play.

Villa Algarve, aproximate section© Developed by the authors

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TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN

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This big area of over 1320 sqm was a huge and empty garden facing the Ocean, which has been recently adapted to a new space to enhance the interaction between Ocen and Maputo citizens. Nowadays it is a multifunctional space, that comprehends mainly a learning center focused on the knowledge of the Ocean, a space where promoting aquatic activities and a way of giving to the locals the opportunity of enjoying the ocean.

Av da Marginal © Google Maps

Aeral view of the lot © Google Maps

Villa Algarve, aproximate section© Developed by the authors

Centro Oceanografico Maputo © Developed by the authors

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Centro Oceanografico de Maputo

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Mercado Vasco de Gama © Wikipedia

Museu do Geologia © Wikipedia

Igreja do Reino de Deus © Wikipedia

Museu Nacional de Arte © Travel Notes

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CENTRAL A&B

entral A&B is an area mostly occupied by museums and shops.

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What to see 1 Vasco da Gama Municipal Market..... C1 2 Jardim 28 de Mayo........................... A2 3 Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus.... A1 4 Igreja do Nazareno............................ D2 5 Shiv Mandir Maputo........................... B3 6 Museo Nacional de Arte.....................C4 7 Mercado de Provo............................. C3 8 Cultural center Central “A”................. D1 Overnight stay 9 Acacias Hotel..................................... D2 10 Resotel.............................................D3 11 Hotel Royal...................................... D3 12 Residencial Horizonte...................... B1

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CENTRAL A&B

In recent times the design of the new Cultural center located next to the Cemetery has created a whole new attention to the theme of sports. The idea of enhancing the sports activity has been supported also from the Municipality, following the idea of the sport as a way of integration for the citizens in Cidade do Cimento.

LOOKING FOR SPORT SPACES:

Central A&B

a commerical strips and a great presence of benches and paved walkawyays. Municipal Cemetery de Maputo The Cemetery, which is known locally as Cemitero de Sao Francisco Xavier, has its entrance on the road known as Avenida Karl Marx. The two Commission graves are located immediately behind the central chapel building. The special memorial to Able Seaman Bott is approximately 60 metres beyond the chapel and 5 metres to the left of centre of the chapel. The grave of Captain Woodhouse is approximately 80 metres beyond the chapel and 3 metres to the right of centre of the chapel.

WHAT TO SEE Vasco da Gama Municipal Market The Mercado Central de Maputo (the Maputo Central Market in English) is a market in the centre of Mozambique’s capital city of Maputo. It is well-known for its design, which dates back to around 1900. A large entrance portal with a small tower formed the central access to a large, covered market hall. Small arched niches provided space for fixed sales facilities. To the north, Mendes designed an adjacent open market space. On 19 September 1903, the 18 stalls of the market, consisting of 6 butchers, 6 grocers, 3 fruit shops, 2 bakeries and a bar, were sold. The building was opened on 30 September as “Mercado Municipal Vasco da Gama” in honour of the Portuguese navigator and explorer Vasco da Gama Jardim 28 de Mayo The garden situated in the western part of Cidade do Cemento has huge variety of crowd and users. It’s a gated spaces with

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Food 13 Ali Baba........................................... A1 14 Pizza Ponto..................................... C2 15 Nassela’s..........................................A2 16 Padaria Aliança............................... C3

Cultural Center “Central A” The new cultural center facing the Municipal Cemetery of Ma-

sqm. It used to be an empty and abandoned lot. The recent project had the aim of doing a revival od the area, through the design of a multi-functional space for a wide variety of users, part covered with a roofing system and part still open-air with sport facilities. This project enhanced the cultural interaction between citizens and create an involvement in sports.

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Half a block west of Avenida Karl has an excellent collection

of paintings and sculptures

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enhance this space and to make the museum benefit of this new outdoor areas. Formerly this

area of over 4600 sqm was an empty and low quality space,

lightweight structure of canopies

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serving as an outdoor extension of the museum. The design

of the area includes seating

areas and exhibition spaces.

Moreover, it has been designed a small cultural cafe, as food

is a key cultural and inclusive element.

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entral C is the main historical area, where all the government offices and the main landmarks are concentrated. This can be considered as the actual Cidade do Cimento, the main nucleus where the strategic power of the Portoguese domination was concentrated here, together with the ancient Fortress and the new Municipality. Furthermore there is the important Botanical Garden and the head managment area of offices.

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What to see 1 Railway Club...................................... A1 2 Central Station and Museu do CFM.. A2 3 Praça dos Traballadores.................... A2 4 Museu do Moeda............................... B3 5 Casa Amarela.................................... B3 6 Museu da Timbila...............................B4 7 Mercado de Provo............................. B4 8 Auditorium de Maputo Central........... B3 9 Fortress of Maputo.............................B4 10 Villa Joia.......................................... C2 11 Casa de Ferro.................................. C2 12 Cathedral of Nossa Sehnora da Concelaçao........................................... C1 13 Radio Mozambique.......................... C2 Overnight stay 14 Royala..............................................C1 15 Resotel.............................................B1 16 Tivoli Maputo Hotel.......................... C3 17 Afrin Prestige................................... C4 Food 18 Pestana Royuma............................. D1 19 Vida Pura bistror do CCFM..............C2 20 Galaxy Restaurant........................... C3 16 Padaria Aliança................................ C3

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famed kingdom of Gaza – is on display in one of the side rooms. Nossa Sehnora da Conçeiçao With its simple but imposing lines and soaring, white spire, this cathedral is one of Maputo’s most attractive buildings. It was completed in 1944. Inside, don’t miss the altar work, the stained-glass windows and the paintings.

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been ranked by international publications as one of the world’s most beautiful. Fortress od Maputo The old fort was built by the Portuguese in the mid-19th century near the site of an earlier fort. Inside is a garden and a small museum with remnants from the era of early Portuguese forays to the area. The sealed, carved wooden coffin of Ngungunhane – final ruler of the

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WHAT TO SEE Central Railway Station The Central Railway Station is a historic train station in Maputo, Mozambique. Administered by Mozambique Ports and Railways, it is on the CFM Sul line, which links to South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. It was constructed from 1908 to 1916 in the Beaux-Arts style. Widely recognized for its attractiveness, the station has

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Praha 25 de Juhno This huge Plaza of 8600 sqm is completely open and surrounded by some goverment and business buildings. Despite that, it wasn’t very enhanced til the last intervention, suggested to implement the use of the open space by creating culture related spaces. Due to its location and for the potential of this Piazza, the project has been designing an open auditorium where concerts, lectures, events, and cinemas can take place. The structure can be easily be built and dismantelled and used for different purposes in different time of the year.

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M alhangalene is the northest neighbourhood

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of Cidade do Cimento and comprehends many abandoned areas together with the famous Plaza de Toros.

It is very interesting also the additional courses about Maputoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s typical dances.

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WHAT TO SEE Plaza de Toros The Monumental Bullring of LourenĂ§o Marques also known as the Maputo Bullring, in Maputo is one of 8 bullrings in Africa, along with Tangier, Luanda, Melilla, Uchda, Villa Sanjurjo and Oran. Ricardo Chibanga, the first black African bullfighter, saw fights here as a child. In 1969, the Governor-General of Mozambique Baltasar Rebelo de Sousa went to see a bullfight in the bullring. Museu do Timbila A museum where the folkloristic sounds of Mozambique and Africa more in general are explored with a wide range of peculiar musical instruments.

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In the new Cultural centre in Malhangalene A, they have been included in the huge project also some temporary residences for artists. The interesting proposal has been thought as a way of unifying different type of art-related people, creating a peculiar new space where different cultures can merge and can create interesting exhibition. Do not miss.

What to see 1 Plaza de Toros................................... D1 2 Museu da Timbila...............................D2 3 Cultural Centre Malhangalene A........ C2 4 Mercado Estrela.................................A3 Overnight stay 5 Chavamba......................................... B4 6 Vilas................................................... C4 7 Mercado de Provo............................. D7 8 Malhangalene.................................... D3 Food 9 Meja Tigela.........................................C4 10 Acacias Restaurant..........................C3 11 Royal................................................ C4

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Cultural Center Malhangalene A The new Cultural centre of this area is the first approach for the Triennal Maputo project outside the conventional boundary of ‘Downtown’, in orider to create a bond with people coming from Mafalala, Malhangalene and Maxaquene (perypheral areas in Maputo). The area was a 10,980 sqm empty lot, now a Centre designed for a wide variety of users: it comprehends five roofed areas for the community, for promoting arts and cultural interactions, and to host temporarly artists coming to town. The project has given to the area new class rooms, a space for infopoint and a new exhibition area, including some sports facilities for youngest people.

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The Triennal Maputo aims at

all over the neighbourhood in

attracting again the people to the

strategic positions. The idea is

city centre from the surrounding

to enhanance and implement

neighbourhoods. Inclusivity is

the already existing cultural

then one of the factors, that can

spots. Therefore, a strong key

be achieved through culture.

element in the project is the

Maputo is a lively city and the

renovation of the abandoned

project aims at creating spaces

Villa Algarve, which will function

for cultural awareness and

as the main cultural point in the

chances for an economical

design. This Portuguese Villa,

boost. Hence, by so doing, also

now almost appearing as a ruin,

the tourists will be able to fully

has a fundamental cultural role

appreciate the local heritage.

for the city despite its tragic

Cidade do Cimento has a

history. Therefore, it is crucial in

really high potential in this

the design of Triennal Maputo

field that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been grasped

to restore it and give the Villa its

enough. Triennale Maputo

proper space as a memorial.

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is a pilot project, aiming at expanding through the whole city and possibly to the whole country. The starting point is six different locations spread

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file:///C:/Users/bened/ Downloads/IN-DICADORES%20 SOCIO-DEMOGRA-FICOS%20 DISTRITAIS%202007%20 NIASSA.pdf https://theculturetrip.com/africa/ mozambique/articles/the-10best-restaurants-in-maputomozambique/ wikipedia https://www.lonelyplanet.com/ mozambique/maputo/top-thingsto-do Interview with Wilford Machili, 12th of October, 2020, via Zoom Interview with Roberta RuĂ , 27th November, 2020, via Zoom

Maputo analysis report, Politecnico di Milano, Msc in Architecture and Urban design, 2019-2020

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All the drawings with the logo are made by the authors

Image 1: Mozambique map Image 2: Maputo map Image 3: Cidade do Cimento map Image 4: Deserted Independence square by Gustavo Sugahara Available at: https://www.flickr.com/ photos/62746516 N00/7667683818 Image 5: Street conditions Available at: https://freakyflybry.proboards. com/thread/48864/city-daysummer-2013?page=5 Image 6: Abandoned buildings Available at: https://destinotes.com/ destinations/mozambique/ Image 7: Entrance of shopping mall by Sarah Jones Available at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ sarahjreports/15468420277/ Image 8: Problem in Cidade do Cimento

Image 9: Picture of Wilford Machili Available at: https://www.at-work.org/en/ notebook/wilford-machili-2/ Image 10: Picture of Roberta RuĂ Available at: https://www.cies.it/novita-damaputo-mozambico/ Image 11: Picture of Ivan Laranjeira. Available at: https://www.voaportugues. com/a/mafalalaconstroi-seu-museucomunit%C3%A1rio/4513890 html Image 12: Inclusivity in Maputo, developed by the authors Image 13: Concept imput, developed by the authors Image 14: Concept output, developed by the authors Image 15: Cultural places in Maputo, developed by the authors Image 16: Cultural places in Cidade do Cimento, developed by the authors Image 17: Landmarks in Cidade

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https://it.wikivoyage.org/wiki/ Maputo culture trip

Interview with Ivan Laranjeira, 30th November, 2020

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theculturetrip.com/africa/ mozambique/articles/the-10best-restaurants-in-maputomozambique/ wikipedia

Index of images

Image 48: Central A&B satellite view, Google Maps Image 49: Central A&B guide map, developed by the authors Image 50: Cultural centre Central A plan, developed by the authors Image 51: Cultural centre Central A section, developed by the authors Image 52: Cultural centre Central A view, developed by the authors Image 53: Cultural centre Central A perspective, developed by the authors Image 54: Entrance of the cemetery picture, Google Maps Image 55: Abandoned lot around the cemetery picture, Google Maps Image 56: Museu Nacional de Arte view, developed by the authors Image 57: Garden of the museum picture, Google Maps Image 58: Garden of the museum picture 2, Google Maps Image 59: Aeral view of the museum, Google Maps Image 60: Museu Nacional de Arte plan, developed by the authors Image 61: Museu Nacional de Arte section, developed by the authors Image 62: Cathedral Nossa

Senhora de C. picture, Wikipedia Image 63: Fortress of Maputo picture, Travel notes Image 64: Central statio Maputo picture, Wikimedia Image 65: Clube Ferroviario picture, Wikimedia Image 66: Aeral view of Central C, Google Maps Image 67: Guide map of Central C, developed by the authors Image 68: Praha 25 de Juhno plan, developed by the authors Image 69: Praha 25 de Juhno section, developed by the authors Image 70: Spontaneous market picture, Google Maps image 71: Praha 25 de Juhno picture, Google Maps Image 72: Praha 25 de Juhno greenery picture, Google Maps Image 73: Praha 25 de Juhno view, developed by the authors Image 74: Mercado Estreia picture, Agenoia EFE Image 75: Museu do Timbila picture, Travel Notes Image 76: Plaza do Toros picture, Agenoia EFE Image 77: Enterior Plaza de Toros picture, Agenoia EFE Image 78: Aeral view of Malhangalene A, Google Maps Image 79: Guide map of Malhangalene A, developed by the authors

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Ogdal Image 34: Villa Algarve aproximation, developed by the authors Image 35: Villa Algarve section aproximation, developed by the authors Image 36: Villa Algarve ground floor plan aproximation, developed by the authors Image 37: Villa Algarve 1st floor plan aproximation, developed by the authors Image 38: Avenida Marginal picture, Google Maps Image 39: Aerial view of the lot, Google Maps Image 40: Centro Oceanografico de Maputo view, developed by the authors Image 41: Centro Oceanografico de Maputo ground floor plan, developed by the authors Image 42: Centro Oceanografico de Maputo 1st floor plan, developed by the authors Image 43: Centro Oceanografico de Maputo section, developed by the authors Image 44: Mercado Vasco da Gama picture, Wikipedia image 45: Museu do Geologia picture, Wikipedia Image 46: Igreja do Reino de Deus picture, Wikipedia Image 47: Museu Nacional de Arte picture, Travel Notes

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do Cimento, developed by the authors Image 18: Proposal masterplan, developed by the authors Image 19: Masterplan guide, developed by the authors Image 20: Long term intervention, developed by the authors Image 21: Program Cidade do Cimento, developed by the authors Image 22: Praça da Independência picture, Wikipedia Image 23: Guide map, developed by the authors Image 24: Aeral view of Cidade do Cimento, Google maps Image 25: Tuk-Tuks picture, Wordpress Image 26: Chapas picture, Wordpress Image 27: Museum Historial Natural picture, Wikipedia Image 28: Museum de Geologia picture, Wikipedia Image 29: DEAL Espaço Creativo picture, Travel Nates Image 30: Nucleo di Arte picture, Travel Notes Image 31: Polana Cimento A, Google Maps Image 32: Polana Cimento A guide, developed by the authors Image 33: Villa Algarve before the project picture, by Adam

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Image 80: Cultural Centre Malhangalene A plan, developed by the authors Image 81: Cultural Centre Malhangalene A section, developed by the authors Image 82: Shoprite picture, Google Maps Image 83: Aerial view picture, Google Maps Image 84: Cultural Centre Malhangalene A view, developed by the authors Image 85: Conceptual collage, developed by the authors