The following links are documents which provide more in-depth information about the research and the project. The paper explains specifically how the concept of Open Building is applied into the project.

 

The Story - This is the full version of the research thesis. It contains an enthographic research about how the people of the Grande Hotel use the building as their alien living space. It also deals with the wider context of the Grande Hotel in search for a set of recommendations for to improve the living conditions.

 

The Design - This is an extended explanation of the design of the 'Mercado do Reciclagem', which can be seen as a solution to the summary of recommendations that are given as conclusion of the research.

 

Paper about the application of Open Building - In this paper is specifically explained how the concept of Open Building is applied in the design project. It is not only used as a modular construction system, it also contribute the current inhabitants with generating income, skills and materials in the benefit for to improve their own living conditions. This paper is presented during the U.I.A. 'Architecture Otherwhere' conference, 3-7 August in Durban, South Africa.