It surely wouldn't work, but this plan to address Brazil's housing crisis is a good example of dreaming big.

1 Week 1 Project

Of the twelve stadiums that Brazilian cities built or renovated for the 2014 World Cup, four have futures that look dismal. Situated in a rain forest in one case, in a city without a top-tier soccer team in another, these stadiums will likely struggle to attract the crowds needed to support their massive upkeep costs. That can't help but make one wonder: Was the $2 billion that went into building them a colossal waste?

Maybe, but perhaps Brazil can come up with a plan to put the hulking structures to good use. "Casa Futebol," an architectural proposal from the visionaries at 1 Week 1 Project, is probably not that plan, but its heart is in the right place. They'd like to convert the stadiums into much-needed housing complexes, leaving the fields untouched so people can still enjoy the occasional soccer game....Continue Reading

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