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Orchid City Brazil
The valley

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Orchid City THE valley

The Valley is located in the Metropolitan Region of Campinas in Brazil. It consists of one core center, which represents the denser, more urban downtown area, and four other satellites, each located on a picturesque and unique landscape within the city. 

The Valley focuses on specific challenges of social inclusivity, innovative agriculture, water, and natural regeneration.

Specific features

Inland hills climate

Social Inclusivity and safety

Innovative Agriculture & Water Management

Regenerating Nature

Project info

Inhabitants: 5,000

Total area: 2,165 ha

Built / Open: 21 ha / 2,144 ha

Development IRR: 20%

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    • ORCHID CITY DOWNTOWN

    The downtown area is well-integrated with the main infrastructure network, connecting Orchid City with the surrounding region. It represents a medium density urban landscape situated next to a lake, with public spaces, diverse programs, and various building typologies. This area represents the heart of Orchid city.

    Apartment buildings with a diverse and inclusive set of apartment typologies

    Offices & co-working spaces

    Schools and healthcare center

    Restaurants, shops and entertainment

    Urban farming and green terraces

    Inclusive public spaces for events

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    • “What is success? It is being able to go to bed each night with your soul at peace.” 

    – Paulo Coelho

    NEIGHBORHOOD ON THE TERRACES

    The upper north-east of Orchid City, The Valley comprises a landscape of constructed productive terraces, surrounded by wetlands and orchards. The housing typologies, most (semi)detached, are spread across the landscape, which results in a patched work landscape composition with stunning views.

    Terraced agriculture

    Orchards and agroforestry

    Constructed wetlands and small lakes

    Neighbourhoods surrounded by nature

    Villas and detached houses with gardens

    Sport and leisure trails through the hills

    Hillside restaurant & Spa

    Local community spaces

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    • river forest neighbourhood

    Situated on the border of a natural area in the west of Orchid City, this satelite features a landscape in symbiosis between culture and nature, which shapes the neighborhood. The food forest and river park provide a habitat for biodiversity, and a productive and leisure landscape altogether.

    Villas, semi-detached and detached houses with gardens

    Riverside nature conservation

    Nature inclusive farming

    Community outdoor spaces

    Orchards and nurseries

    Local food fair space

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    • Features

    Sustainable, affordable homes
    Self-sufficient in water and renewable energy​
    A biodiverse environment​
    Agroforestry​
    Generation-proof living​
    Self-sufficient in essential services
    Local 100% pesticide-free agriculture
    Accessible education and art and culture programs
    Sustainable resources management
    Electric autonomous local transport