Portafolio Marcos Barinas

Project: Cueva de las Maravillas National Park Project type: Landscape planning, cultural restoration and building design Location: Dominican Republic, San Pedro de Macorís Client: Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Dominican Republic

1. Llegada. 2. Centro de visitantes. 3. Baños. 4. Cafetería. 5. Parqueos. 6. Planta eléctrica. 7. Policía ambiental. 8. Comedor. 9. Helipuerto.

10. Establo de caballos. A. Paisaje degradado. B. Jardín de Guayigas. C. Jardín “Zen Tropical”. D. Jardín de Wadilias. E1. Dolina de acceso a la cueva.

E2. Entrada 2. E3. Entrada 3. E4. Entrada 4. F. Jardín de Makeys. G. Centro de visitantes. H. Iguanarium. I. Jardín de Cactaceas. J. Paisaje exixtente

Description: Cueva de las Maravillas is a natural monument of the Dominican Republic, with a significant presence of Taíno paintings and

petroglyphs. The cavern was neglected for decades and its natural features and transcendent cultural heritage were exposed to

irresponsible visits and vandalism. The plan for Cueva de las Maravillas National Park was envisioned to guarantee the perpetuity of the physical, biological and cultural systems of the natural monument over time, allowing this natural resource of great

educational value and enormous economic potential to reach the population. The zoning of the cave delineates specific areas for tourism visitation and leaves the rest for scientific activities. The trail system was developed specifically for people with limited mobility and to foster visitor’s security. The trails are illuminated with flexible rope lights guiding visitors through the cavern, while

stainless steel railings prevent them from touching and affecting speleothems and pictographs. Pathways were designed as a modern metaphor of taíno pictographs glowing over the dark floor. |1|

Cueva de las Maravillas National Park Dominican Republic, San Pedro de MacorĂ­s

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The planning and design of Cueva de Las Maravillas National Park won the Gold Medal for Public Landscape Architecture at the Miami + Beach Biennial.

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Project: University of Trinidad and Tobago at Tamana Intech Park Project type: Landscape architecture and site planning Location: Trinidad and Tobago, Wallerfield Client: ACLA: Works Ltd

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We designed the biggest intensive green roof built in the Caribbean to date, with a total area of 2,300 square meters.

Description: An abandoned Second World War US airbase, on the eastern side of

Trinidad, has been repurposed into

the epicentre of Trinidad and Tobago’s diversified economy. The 416 acres old airbase is being converted to an eco-industrial park featuring

knowledge based industries and the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT)- a 6,000 students campus.

We developed design services for hardscape, streetscape and green roof design for the main building and central plaza of the Campus.

The design focused on creating a

public space that could be universally accessible and democratic. Different

ramps zigzag through the main plaza creating pathways for people with

disabilities, whereas water and green surfaces create meeting spaces.

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Project: Republic Bank Plaza

Project type: Urban design and landscape architectureg Location: Trinidad and Tobago, University of West Indies Client: ACLA: Works Ltd

Description: Republic Bank Ltd has a long-standing relationship with the University of West Indies in Trinidad. For many years, the bank’s

university branch was housed in an administrative building block on campus. Having outgrown its accommodation, the bank took the opportunity to envision a new contemporary campus facility that would move beyond a traditional bank branch. The result is a

modern, flexible space that complements the northern entrance

of the Campus. It features a student-oriented banking facility, a public plaza and a coffee shop.

A combination of low impact development strategies were incorporated to operate against flooding: 1. Hardscape features: a detention tank fitted below the public fountain for irrigation purposes.

2. Softscape features: a bioswale slowing and filtering stormwater runoff from the parking lot. |6|

We designed the public space to be a meeting point for students coming into the university from nearby public transportation.

The plan accommodates a future commercial centre with 100 extra parking spaces and public biking facilities. |7|

Project: Petrotrin Headquarters

Project type: Landscape architecture and site planning Location: Trinidad and Tobago, San Fernando Client: Geoffrey Herrera and Associates, Ltd

Description: Petrotrin, the Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago, recognizes the importance of business growth without

compromising the integrity of the planet, therefore it has committed to principles of sustainability by improving its environmental policies.

The program for the site planning of the new headquarters called for 600 parking units and open public spaces for

workers and visitors. We have positioned the building facing two distinct views: and open savannah and a highway on

one side, and a vegetated hill and a green parking lot on the other. The size of the parking lot called for green parking principles, counteracting the gutter-manhole mentality with permeable surfaces, swales and retention ponds.

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The master planning and landscape architecture design of Petrotrin Headquarters won the First Prize in Landscape Architecture at the IX Santo Domingo Biennial of Architecture.

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Project: UNAPEC University

Project type: Landscape architecture and urban design Location: Dominican Republico, Distrito Nacional Client: UNAPEC

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Description: UNAPEC, is a private university located in Santo Domingo’s central business district neartwo of the most important civic centers of the city: Plaza de la Cultura and Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte. It is also surrounded by hospitals,

governmental offices and the Metrorail system center. Despite these important urban features, the campus is practically covered by

parking lots, and most of its historic tree-lined walkways and squares are practically gone. We proposed a new central lawn to recover the green memory of the campus and counteract the lack of public spaces within the university. This green space integrates three

new emblematic buildings of the university campus: the main building accommodating the Library, Registry and the Rectory; the historic villa’s restoration housing administrative offices; and a covered square for entertainment purposes.

The urban design and planning of UNAPEC won the First Prize of a professional public competition for its sensibility towards public space, neighborhood well-being and environmental approach.

1. Edificio Aulas 1. 2. Edificio Aulas 2. 3. Edificio Aulas 3. 4. Edificio parqueos asignados y aulas. 5. Edificio Aulas 5. 6. Rectoría. 7. Casona / Apec.

Cultural. 8. Plaza techada. 9. Edificios conectores. 10. Biblioteca / Registro / Rectoría. 11. Área multiuso. 12. Núcleo escalera y ascensor. 13. Cuarto eléctrico. 14. Puente peatonal. 15. Control acceso. 16. Parada autobús. 17. Plaza dura. 18. Grasscrete. 19. Pavimento Gramaquin. 20. Jardín acueatico. 21. Escalinata. 22. Rampa. 23. Área verde. 24. Acceso vehicular. 25. Lounge techado. 26. Área planta eléctrica. 27. Puente auditorio existente. 28. Auditorio existente. 29. Techo Gulam área plaza. 30. Acceso vehicular servicio. | 11 |

Project: Luana Gardens housing project Project type: Urban design Location: Jamaica, Black River City Client: Jamaica Housing Trust

Description: Luana Gardens is a 2500 housing unit development near Black River city, a traditional town in Jamaica with a diverse range of uses

that support good quality life. We analyzed different housing developments in Jamaica in terms of land use, surface permeability and street network, contrasting their proportions to Black River City. This way, we could plan an adequate proportion of land use and building coverage that could support intense public life, social diversity and ecological efficiency.

We have strategically located three main urban parks to the north of the urban development; one is dedicated to stormwater

management, featuring three detention and retention ponds; a second one is dedicated to green energy, featuring wind and solar technology; and a third one features a lookout, creating awareness to the agrarian landscape surrounding the site. | 12 |

Luana Gardens Urban Design honors the qualities of the Jamaican urban landscape creating and adequate balance between housing density, landscape coverage and topography awareness.

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Project: Ciudad Juan Bosch. New Town for 25,000 units Project type: Urban and regional planning Location: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo Este Client: Ministry of the Presidency of the Dominican Republic

Description: The Dominican Government is developing a satellite city of 25,000 housing units in the municipality of Santo Domingo Este.

Ciudad Juan Bosch has been structured

with the interest of promoting public and

private initiatives aimed at contributing to the mitigation of the housing deficit.

We proposed to distribute the housing program into a system of eight

neighborhoods with services and public

spaces that promote walking over the use of private transportation. Consequently, supporting public transportation,

improving health, and promoting a

stronger sense of community identity.

Urban design is a tool for changing the mentality of public developments from the construction of massive low-cost housing towards progressive developments of self-sufficient neighborhoods.

We have adopted the following measures: • Reduce primary avenues intersections using a main grid of 250 meters, thus encouraging pedestrian safety and comfort.

• Promote ground level commercial activity and direct pedestrian access along sidewalks.

• Develop a system of parks and gardens within walking distances.

• Promote an optimal balance of housing and services through zoning codes.

• Plan a variety of housing unit sizes and building heights adding to the identity of each place and providing more socio-economic income options.

• Introduce sustainable transportation options like BRTs, priority bus lanes, bike sharing and carpooling. | 14 |

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Project: Maison des Ameriques Headquarters

Project type: Site planning and building design Location: Martinique, Fort de France

Project: The National Academy of Performing Arts

Project type: Landscape architecture and site planning Location: Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain Client: HCP architects, Ltd

Project: Cove Eco-Industrial Park Project type: Master planning Location: Tobago Client: GSal & Associates, Ltd

Project: Loma Isabel de Torres National Park Project type: Master planning, landscape architecture, building design Client: Ministry of Tourism Location: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata

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