Four years ago, a derelict parking garage in Buenos Aires has been transformed by ODA into Ola Palermo, an innovative mixed-use space with restaurants, offices, and a rooftop park. This adaptive reuse project connects previously separated areas, enhancing urban integration. ODA's founder, Eran Chen, was initially inclined to demolish the structure, but recognized its potential due to its impressive ceiling height and unique position between busy roads and the Tres de Febrero Park. The result is a vibrant public space that's now community-focused rather than car-centric.
"Before arriving on-site, Chen had considered demolishing the parking garage, but when he saw the building, the idea just clicked. The building immediately captured my imagination."
"In a structure once defined by cars, the ramp is now be synonymous with people. The metamorphosis is thanks to a multiyear project by New York architecture firm ODA."
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