BARCELONA CITY ANALYSIS
NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT PLAZAS AND MUSEUMS
The surrounding museums and plazas can be taken into consideration for this project design due to potential competition and/or influence.
TRAFFIC FLOW
Most of the vehicular traffic is located slightly farther away from the site. Smaller traffic near the site location provides a calmer environment.
SITE ANALYSIS HISTORY
VEGETATION
STRENGTHS Location “Kiss Mural” Dining
Weakness Limited access to terraced garden Separated
Opportunities Threats Pre-existing vegetation Aqueducts Archaeological ruins The aqueducts and the archaeological ruins allow the opportunity of emphasizing historical features of the site.
The existing vegetation provides an opportunity for sustainability as it can be reused in different ways to help create unique spaces.
Locals vs. Tourists
GARDEN OF REFLECTIONS CONCEPT DIAGRAM
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VIS UA
HISTORICAL
REFLECTIONS REFLECTIONS SE
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ELEMENTS VEGETATION
FURNISHINGS SCALE 1:20
PROGRAM ELEMENTS
Seating for outdoor dining as well as for personal relaxation use allow for a variety of seating experiences in the site.
WATER The water on the site provides the “visual reflection” experience by reflecting the historical aqueducts as well as the contemporary art located on the other side of the site.
HISTORICAL REFLECTION
CIRCULATION
SECTION CONCRETE PAVER
PRIVET TREE
WATER
SANDSTONE WALL
JACARANDA TREE
FABRIC OVERHANG
ALMOND TREE
WALNUT WOOD