Viewpoint Garden at the Alcazaba-Fortress of Vlez-Mlaga / Terral ArquitectosSave this picture! Fernando Gmez MateosPublic Space, ParkVlez-Mlaga, SpainArchitects: Terral ArquitectosAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:2285 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Fernando Gmez Mateos Lead Architect: Beatriz Prez Doncel More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. This project is drafted at the request of the Vlez-Mlaga City Council and is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund. The purpose of the action is to recover a degraded green area located in the vicinity of the Alcazaba-Fortress, which, due to its orographic characteristics, is a perfect place to observe the city and its relationship with the surrounding territory.Save this picture!The recovery of the green area is linked to the recirculation of rainwater that currently flows down the street adjacent to the site and runs off during precipitation. The project redirects this rainwater to a reservoir located beneath one of the viewpoints to irrigate the hillside garden during drier periods.Save this picture!The location of the project is at the highest point of the city, in the heart of the La Villa neighborhood, included within the scope of the BIC Historic Center of Vlez-Mlaga, within the execution unit UE-Pepri 1 "La Fortaleza," and with Type B archaeological protection. It is an area with significant historical-artistic value, but like many historic centers, it is an area facing social issues and depopulation that needs revitalization.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The objectives of the project are:Save this picture!1 Improvement of the connection between Palafrenero Street and Fortaleza Street, with the construction of a staircase between the two, in a safe manner that is integrated into the environment. (Palafrenero Staircase).2 - New sidewalk on Fortaleza Street, from the previously described staircase to the end of the plot, delineating the area of action and providing access to the square proposed as an anteroom to the existing green area on the hillside.3 Paving of the flat part of the plot, as a continuation of the previously described sidewalk, creating a square that serves as access to the proposed viewpoints, with areas for relaxation. (Fortaleza Square).4 Creation of viewpoints for observing the city and its relationship with the territory, as well as the most emblematic architectural heritage.5 Landscape recovery of the existing hillside, with respect for native species and installation of an irrigation system.6 Scheduled drip irrigation system, with the recovery of water from rainwater accumulated in the reservoir built beneath one of the viewpoints.Save this picture!For the paving of the entire new urbanized area, a material that is manufactured in the city itself is used: the fired clay from the tile factories of Vlez-Mlaga. This is a manually crafted material that is fired in Moorish-origin kilns, heated with biomass (almond shells or avocado wood from local plantations). A very artisanal local industry that has been on the verge of disappearing.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Vlez-Mlaga, SpainLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeTerral ArquitectosOfficePublished on January 06, 2025Cite: "Viewpoint Garden at the Alcazaba-Fortress of Vlez-Mlaga / Terral Arquitectos" [Jardn Mirador en Alcazaba-Fortaleza de Vlez-Mlaga / Terral Arquitectos] 06 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025331/viewpoint-garden-at-the-alcazaba-fortress-of-velez-malaga-terral-arquitectos&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream