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Waterfront Carnival: Reconnecting People and River in S茫o Paulo

Waterfront Carnival is a public landscape design project located at the intersection of the Tiet锚 and Tamanduate铆 Rivers in northern S茫o Paulo. The site, once a vibrant hub of riverside activity, has suffered over time due to urbanization and recurring floods. As a result, people have become disconnected from the water鈥攂oth physically and emotionally.

This project seeks to restore that lost connection by using sports and recreation as tools to bring people back to the waterfront. Surrounded by dense residential neighborhoods with a high demand for public space, the site benefits from existing sports facilities such as baseball fields and sports clubs. These resources offer a strong foundation for a renewed and more inclusive landscape.

To address the major challenge of flooding, the design transforms underused land into a floodable wetland park, giving the river room to expand during storms while providing green space during the dry season. A new circulation system introduces clear and inclusive routes for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles, while a slow zone near the water encourages safe, leisurely access. Additional public programs鈥攍ike a rowing club, floating swimming pool, skatepark, samba parade axis, playgrounds, and gathering spaces鈥攔espond to the needs of the community while referencing the site鈥檚 cultural and historical roots.

By weaving in historical memory, environmental resilience, and contemporary needs, Waterfront Carnival reimagines this riverside zone as a vibrant public landscape鈥攐ne that reconnects people to the water and helps build lasting community ties and joyful memories.