
'sagrera linear park' by aldayjover, RCR and west 8 in barcelona, spain
all images courtesy aldayjover, RCR, west 8 and SBDA
urban design and landscape architects west 8 in collaboration with aldayjover and RCR has won
the competition for the design of the 'sagrera linear park', a diagonal public green space running
through the heart of barcelona, spain. a part of a new 'slow' barcelona initiative that gives relief to
the urban rush, the new park connects the sea, the city, and its natural surroundings together with
a variety of zones that harvest biodiversity.
reflecting the identity of its historical neighbourhoods, the sagrera linear park consists of series
of micro-parks that are linked together by a common diagonal axis. generously shaded walkways
are provided for pedestrians and cyclists, with a number of pause points in the form of fountains
and informal seating throughout. the 222,000 m2 project rests on the public transport infrastructure
and will offer a dynamic green space for visitors and locals alike.

view of 'welcome garden'

rendered aerial view of 'welcome garden'

view of 'cami comtal' from the pathway

view of 'st. marti agora'

rendered aerial view of 'st. marti agora'

view of 'orchards agora'

rendered aerial view of 'orchards and sport agora'

view of 'st. andreu mosaique'

rendered aerial view of 'st. andreu mosaique'

site map

master plan

section through 'welcome garden'

section through 'st. andreu mosaique'

section through 'cami comtal fountain'

section through 'st. marti agora'
project info:
client: BSAV, barcelona sagrera alta velocitat s.a.
size: 222,000 m2
design team: west 8 + RCR + aldayjoyer
engineering consultant: sener
botany consultant: materia verda
lighting consultant: artec
traffic consultant: BR&A
très intéressant…
Geez this looks fabulous. Bravo Barcelona!
It is one of the most exciting landscape architecture that I have ever seen.
The presentation of the project is fabulouse and shows the concept perfectly.
Big thumbs up Barcelona. I hope the developers working in earthquake-torn Christchurch NZ havagander at this one. Congratulations West8 and thanks for presenting Erica d;-)
i live in the neighbourhood and i can’t wait! they are working hard! it is so beautiful!
thanks, designboom, for bringing the good news and the pictures!
(by the way, it is ‘SAGRERA’, not ‘segrera’
thanks carme, we’ve made the change.
I take this road to go to work everyday by bike! its faboulous to imagine that im gonna get rid of the traffic! its awesome project, congratulatios to everyone that has participated!