A park
The New Central-South Park of Águas Claras fills the absence of intermediate-scale elements within the region's system of open spaces, currently characterized by a set of small local squares, evenly distributed throughout its territory, and the extensive Ecological Park. Faced with a relatively fragmented set of land parcels and diverse programs and uses, the project seeks unity: physical unity, through an articulating circulation element; and symbolic unity, through similar procedures for designing its infrastructures.
Infrastructural landscaping
The starting point for project decisions is the integrated design of infrastructure networks, especially drainage and micromobility networks, as well as landscape infrastructures. The understanding of physical data (topography, climate, access, connections, surroundings) and the incorporation of objective functions (retention and treatment of rainwater, environmental mitigation of the effects of surrounding urbanization, humidification of the environment, universal access), form an initial substrate to which decisions of a more subjective nature (spatialities, ambiences, intentions, language) are added. The contour lines indicate a drainage line; the canal is associated with a path; both require shade, to reduce evaporation and provide comfort for users; greater or lesser availability of water guides the choice of species; the junction of watercourses and paths expands the scale of spaces and flows; the network organizes nodes and clearings; centralities are produced and programs are positioned.
