FachadA____Mar (Concurso)
Málaga is a city that has undergone a large number of urban interventions in recent decades, placing it in the spotlight among Spanish capitals and European cities. The current competition is made possible due to the hypothesis of redirecting vehicular traffic flow underground at Paseo de los Curas to free up this central space from congestion. This infrastructure undertaking is heavy and costly, but if properly integrated into the broader urban project, it can create a spectacular maritime facade for Málaga.
Thus, the proposal builds upon the Málaga Coastal Plan to advance towards an urbanization project capable of addressing significant challenges. In a project of this scale, the creation of a clear and recognizable landscape structure becomes essential. This structure must contribute to the development of a green continuity that extends beyond the site's boundaries and encompasses the entirety of the city and its parks.
The analysis of Málaga's current and historical urban form leads us to envision the general proposal with two distinct and complementary project entities: Plaza de la Marina and the 'great park.' These are approached with specific strategies: on one hand, we find the organic language of landscape and vegetation, and on the other, the urban language, regular and characteristic of the city's layout.
Málaga is a city that has undergone a large number of urban interventions in recent decades, placing it in the spotlight among Spanish capitals and European cities. The current competition is made possible due to the hypothesis of redirecting vehicular traffic flow underground at Paseo de los Curas to free up this central space from congestion. This infrastructure undertaking is heavy and costly, but if properly integrated into the broader urban project, it can create a spectacular maritime facade for Málaga.
Thus, the proposal builds upon the Málaga Coastal Plan to advance towards an urbanization project capable of addressing significant challenges. In a project of this scale, the creation of a clear and recognizable landscape structure becomes essential. This structure must contribute to the development of a green continuity that extends beyond the site’s boundaries and encompasses the entirety of the city and its parks.
The analysis of Málaga’s current and historical urban form leads us to envision the general proposal with two distinct and complementary project entities: Plaza de la Marina and the ‘great park.’ These are approached with specific strategies: on one hand, we find the organic language of landscape and vegetation, and on the other, the urban language, regular and characteristic of the city’s layout.