Creation of an outdoor reading area at the Western Park in the Moncloa-Aravaca district
Creation of an outdoor reading area at the Western Park in the Moncloa-Aravaca district
The aim of this project is to regenerate a space that is currently unused, at one end of the Western Park, converting it into a welcome and accommodation space for cultural use. This project is part of the Agreement Framework for the renovation, repair and preservation of public buildings and spaces in the Moncloa-Aravaca district (Lot 4).
Client:
Moncloa-Aravaca district (Madrid City Council)
Location:
Madrid
Period:
2022-2023
Type of service:
Public roads and signage
Budget:
€424.168
The architect Fernando Porras has taken on this project as a continuation of his works at Madrid Río and Plaza de España. The goal of the project is firstly to create a space where residents can find some peace and quiet to sit and read comfortably.
And the secondary purpose is to provide an area within the same space so that, where appropriate, activities and events can be planned and held related to reading, performing arts and culture.
Some of the works carried out include the following:
- Shaping the land to create a gentle slope, which will make it more accessible and form a welcoming basin.
- Construction of two stands carved into the ground, made of pieces of solid granite.
- Construction of foundations for the future installation of a pavilion.
- Installation of entrance lighting.
- Installation of a new drainage network.
- Installation of a new irrigation network.
- Planting trees of the same species already found in this area of the park.
- Planting grass seeds.
DETAILS
Technical data
Demolition and movement of earth
- 17 m3 demolition of concrete foundations
- 3,420 m2 removal of layer of topsoil
- 5,752 m3 movement of earth
- 1,792 m3 of embankment crest
- 1,848 m2 of topsoil on slopes
- 17 m3 demolition of concrete foundations
- 3,420 m2 removal of layer of topsoil
- 5,752 m3 movement of earth
- 1,792 m3 of embankment crest
- 1,848 m2 of topsoil on slopes
Paving
- 670 m2 of 6x6x6 cm granite pavers
- 3 m3 of special granite pieces
- 22.50 ml of bush-hammered granite curb
- 685 m2 of porous concrete
- 10 m2 of Jabre terrazzo paving
Urban furniture
- 121 m3 of HA-25 reinforced concrete
- 31 curved granite benches
- 6 streetlights with 5-metre poles and Citysoul LED luminaires
- 1 MU-37B fountain dispenser
- 121 m3 of HA-25 reinforced concrete
- 31 curved granite benches
- 6 streetlights with 5-metre poles and Citysoul LED luminaires
- 1 MU-37B fountain dispenser
Landscaping and drainage network
- Planting of 20 trees, populus alba species
- 1,728 m2 of grass
- 1 automatic irrigation network with 182 protruding diffusers and 20 rings for drip irrigation
- 240 ml polyethylene drainage pipes (200 mm)
- 141 ml polyethylene drainage pipes (160 mm)
- 12 brick chambers
- Planting of 20 trees, populus alba species
- 1,728 m2 of grass
- 1 automatic irrigation network with 182 protruding diffusers and 20 rings for drip irrigation
- 240 ml polyethylene drainage pipes (200 mm)
- 141 ml polyethylene drainage pipes (160 mm)
- 12 brick chambers
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