Park “La Puntilla”
International Competition_1st PRIZE Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic October 2009 Professional project: as independent in collaboration with Ben & Jáquez architects and urbanists (Designer) The project aims to relaunch the city of Puerto Plata as a touristic destination via a new park in the area of La Puntilla. The improvement of this area of 5 ha, close to the inner city, acts as a catalyst that helps Puerto Plata to reinforce its identity and to create a better place for locals. In addiction, it attracts a new kind of tourist, who is more interested in the history and the traditions of the area. A new path connects the city center with the park. Along this path the new cultural program (an outdoor theater and an art school) as well as several other facilities, including sport fields and dressing rooms, meet the existing buildings which have been refurbished to receive the new functions. The shade is the main characteristic of this route. It is achieved using different techniques: vegetation, umbrellas, etc. Sun and shade interweave along this path creating a unique scenario where the new cultural and social activities take place. 05
Urban Planning + Landscape Architecture
A A_Plan drawing, sections and urban schemes
