Project Statement

The site is closed by a highway which is connected to the Avenida Diagonal, one of the most important streets in Barcelona. The site is isolated by sectional difference from existing infrastructure such as a highway. New loops created from the existing pedestrian path on the site would strengthen accessibility into the site and bring cohesion between nature and neighborhood while providing a variety of experiences. Loops of circulation can also maximize land-use.

Project Narrative

The site is located to the west of Barcelona, just 10 minutes from the city centre in the low-lying valley and delta of the River Liobregat, opposite the site of the Forum 2006, at the other end of the Avenida Diagonal. This place is characterized by a residual agricultural landscape.

The site is closed by a highway which is connected with the Avenida Diagonal, one of the most important streets in Barcelona. The site is isolated by sectional difference from existing infrastructure such as a highway. The three existing tunnels on the site are very important tip on how to connect between the Liobregat River and the neighborhood.

Barcelona suffers from seasonal heavy rains during the wet season. Therefore, agricultural crops need water in the dry season. Water is thus provided from the upper Liobregat River through underground pipes in the dry season. The site is in need of reservoirs to keep water in the dry season.

My idea started from minimal intervention to the site by creating new loops created from the pedestrian path on the site. Because the site has a long tradition in fruit and vegetable growing, and has for many centuries been the main supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables to the city of Barcelona, I kept the existing agriculture area instead of changing the entire site.   

My first strategy is to change the elevation by adding three new loops that will strengthen accessibility into the site. The second, outside loop will improve the relationship between the site and the surrounding residential area. The inside loop will connect each Linear Park that provide s a connection to the surrounding area and the Liobregat River. Lastly, a bicycle path will intensify the connection between surrounding parks and the Liobregat River. New circulation routes bring cohesion between nature and neighborhood and provide a variety of experiences. Also, loops of circulation maximize land-use. 

The site offers several opportunities for generating renewable energy. In terms of renewable energy, Barcelona has 4 resources, which can be fallowed as: Eolic Energy, Hydroelectric Energy, Solar Energy and Biomass Energy. Barcelona's most efficient energy resource is Sun, because the city is having 2800 hours sunshine per year. Spain is the second largest producer of photovoltaic cells in Europe. Solar energy is harnessed by a field of solar voltaic panels near the linear park on site. They offer a more ecologically-sustainable alternative to farming, which emits methane gas as a byproduct.

In my detail plan, linear Park will improve the connection between the Liobregat River and the neighborhood. Constructed wetland provides reservoirs as well as storm water management. Multi-purposed fields, a public park will also strengthen the neighborhood's sense of community.