The thesis of Carina Maria Lima de Moura, an alumna of the Department of Architecture and Urbanism (DAU) at PUC-Rio, has been recognized as one of the “Best Theses of 2023” by ArchDaily.
Titled “Econecrópolis: Project for the Regeneration of the Landscape and Cemetery Infrastructure of São João Batista” and supervised by Marcos Fávero, the project aims to regenerate the cemetery landscape, establishing it as a starting point to revitalize the necropolis as a space for sociability and public enjoyment. Additionally, it seeks to regenerate the cemetery infrastructure to mitigate its high risk of environmental contamination.
To learn more about her project and the other 21 highlighted works from Brazil, Portugal, and Angola, click here!