PRODUCTORA: thermal park in dolores

‘thermal park in dolores’, an environmental intervention proposal for the town of dolores, within the buenos aires province of argentina by mexican practice PRODUCTORA integrates indoor and outdoor activities with a series of canals and walkways. a square grid incorporates classical landscape design elements including a symmetrical axis, labyrinths and follies within a complex of buildings. the aquatic park attempts to create a new relationship between buildings and the surrounding grounds by allowing bicyclists and boaters to traverse the site.

arcades of columns define the perimeters of the simple rectilinear volumes creating shaded open air verandas and porches. the interior spaces of the structures overlook the vegetated areas which have been sectioned by waterways and pedestrian paths. small scale bridges are placed at the intersections of ground and water.

outdoor veranda overlooking canals

shaded porches transition between interior and exterior spaces

aerial view of the complex

aerial view of the complex

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 0

section

section

section

elevation

elevation

elevation

elevation

axonometric of a portion of the site
black: water
grey: pedestrian paths
white: interior of buildings

axonometric of a portion of the site
black: water
grey: pedestrian paths
white: interior of buildings

axonometric of a portion of the site
black: water
grey: pedestrian paths
white: interior of buildings

project info:

project name: thermal park in dolores
location: dolores, buenos aires, argentina
program: landscape intervention
year: september 2011 (competition, 2nd prize)
client: college of architects of the province of buenos aires
team: alejandra de la mora, antonio espinoza, diego escamilla, ivan villegas, uriel piña
local partner: miguel alvite