the city of guayaquil’s aeropuerto josé joaquín de olmedo will soon be relocated outside city limits. as a result, the 240-ha site presents the city with a unique opportunity to build a new city for guayaquil. this conceptual master plan developed by perkins eastman envisions bold new development, realigns cultural and public transit infrastructure, introduces new resiliency and conservation measures, and supports a sustainable global agenda on behalf of ecuador’s most populous city.

perkins eastman's master plan transforms guayaquil into an exemplary sustainable city
full aerial view of the new city’s master plan

 

 

this land will be built out into three distinct districts – marina, central, and garden – that comprise the new heart of guayaquil. global architecture firm perkins eastman‘s project design goals include an integrated strategy for minimizing potable water use, providing dependable access to clean water, managing storm water run-off, maximizing permeable surface areas, and improving overall quality.

perkins eastman's master plan transforms guayaquil into an exemplary sustainable city
central business district and convention center of guayaquil’s new city

 

 

to set the stage for such a transformation, perkins eastman’s new city is built on these principles:

 

– re-establishing the site’s value within the urban fabric; reconnecting to the waterfront

 

– providing fast, reliable, and secure connections between the site and new airport

 

– introducing a new state-of-the-art convention center in the heart of the development

 

– creating a unique destination for ecotourism, education, and research

perkins eastman's master plan transforms guayaquil into an exemplary sustainable city
exterior view of the marina and darwin museum

perkins eastman's master plan transforms guayaquil into an exemplary sustainable city
boulevard of guayaquil’s new city Guayaquil

perkins eastman's master plan transforms guayaquil into an exemplary sustainable city
facing north on the conceptual boulevard

perkins eastman's master plan transforms guayaquil into an exemplary sustainable city
master plan

 

Perkins Eastman Presents La Nueva Ciudad, Guayaquil
video by Perkins Eastman Videos

perkins eastman's master plan transforms guayaquil into an exemplary sustainable city
sustainability plan

perkins eastman's master plan transforms guayaquil into an exemplary sustainable city
transit plan

perkins eastman's master plan transforms guayaquil into an exemplary sustainable city
pedestrian connections plan

perkins eastman's master plan transforms guayaquil into an exemplary sustainable city
district plan

perkins eastman's master plan transforms guayaquil into an exemplary sustainable city
regional map

 

 

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edited by: apostolos costarangos | designboom