Type of project:
| Landscape, urban design and infrastructure projects
| Start of construction:
| January 2012 | Author:
| Gustavo Madrid Vazquez, espacio entre tiempo Architects, Mexico |
 Winner of the Holcim Awards Acknowledgement prize 2011 Latin America for Recovery of the rail transport network, Oaxaca Valley, Mexico (l-r): Gustavo Madrid Vazquez, espacio entre tiempo Architects, Mexico with Master of Ceremonies, Andrea Frigerio.
Project description
The project’s idea is the regeneration of the disused rail transport network in the valley of Oaxaca – one of the poorest states of Mexico. The rail system had been an important transport element for more than a century until the tracks were decommissioned in the 1990’s after the urban area had grown. Facing the challenges of the future, the project proposes to insert a new electric low-floor train system to provide a safe and high quality public transport system that increases mobility in the area with little environmental disadvantages and reduces the dependence on individual transport. The system will provide short- and medium-distance public transport for more than 700,000 people. Beyond this practical function the project will stimulate the region with a vision for a “cleaner, healthier and safer future”. To integrate the regional rail network into the urban fabric, bicycle facilities are proposed for the rail stations as well as a bikeway system along the rail corridors.
Comment of the Holcim Awards jury Latin America
The jury acknowledged the promising and clear traffic concept and its integration into an urban strategy. The feasibility of the concept is obvious as it takes advantage of the existing land ownership of the infrastructure corridor. Where the architectural potential of the project could be more developed, the strength of the technical strategy is recognized.
 Descripción del proyecto y el comentario del jurado en español (PDF, 84KB)
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Recovery of the rail transport network, Oaxaca Valley, Mexico
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Recovery of the rail transport network, Oaxaca Valley, Mexico
Analysis plan: shows the actual state of the territory, the railway system, and the main issues this project will address.
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Recovery of the rail transport network, Oaxaca Valley, Mexico
Project plan: shows the project generalities, the new lines track, and some interventions in the region.
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Recovery of the rail transport network, Oaxaca Valley, Mexico
Region physiography.
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Recovery of the rail transport network, Oaxaca Valley, Mexico
Railway history.
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Recovery of the rail transport network, Oaxaca Valley, Mexico
San Sebastián Abasolo.
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Recovery of the rail transport network, Oaxaca Valley, Mexico
Tiacolula Valley low-fl oor train and bikeway.
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Recovery of the rail transport network, Oaxaca Valley, Mexico
Tiacolula Valley ground level station and bikeway.
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Holcim Awards 2011 Latin America presentation ceremony, Buenos Aires
Winner of the Holcim Awards Acknowledgement prize 2011 Latin America for Recovery of the rail transport network, Oaxaca Valley, Mexico (l-r): Gustavo Madrid Vazquez, espacio entre tiempo Architects, Mexico with Master of Ceremonies, Andrea Frigerio.
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Recovery of the rail transport network, Oaxaca Valley, Mexico
Author portrait.
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