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Honorable Mention

Xicoténcatl Park : A path for rainwater

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Nationality
Mexico
Group
Taller Capital
Representative Designer
Loreta Castro Reguera
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Honorable Mention

Taller Capital

About Project

The site of Xicotencatl Park was a deep, valley-like streambed that was filled with tons of urban debris.

Unauthorized constructions of cardboard and cinder blocks stood over the steep slopes of the streambed, and there was a pressing need for a public space to prevent the degradation of the area and connect the residents.

In order to solve insufficient budget issues, the local tire-wall construction system was adopted; urban debris piled up on the site and used tires became platforms on the embankment and formed the ground of a park.

The park was laid out in a step-like manner to allow rainwater to drain off, and by implementing perimetral rainwater runoff canals, they were able to reduce flood risk, landslides and erosion.

Xicotencatl Park has now become a space where residents of both sides of the streambed can meet, communicate and enjoy diverse recreational activities.

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