Ecological Boulevard in a new urban quarter

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    Project update 2010 - Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain: The project was featured in the Milan Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo in 2010.

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    Project update 2010 - Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain: Air Tree: a light structure, easily dismantled and energetically self-sufficient.

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    Project update 2010 - Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain: Lucid Tree: these light features shall be dismantled after the urban fabric strengthens.

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    Project update 2010 - Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain: Installed as temporary supports, the air-trees will be used only until trees within the concourse are fully established.

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    Project update 2010 - Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain: The “Ecological Boulevard” establishes a landmark and reference point in the newly-developed area.

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    Project update 2010 - Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain: The air tree pavilion with its futuristic look has been given names locally like “el arbolito”.

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    Project update 2010 - Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain: The temperature under the pavilion is up to 10-15°C cooler than the surrounding area.

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    Project update 2010 - Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain: The project provides the population of an anonymous new neighborhood with a sense of identity.

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    Project update 2010 - Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain: The pavilions are quick to assemble and can be planned to fit in with the urban environment.

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    Holcim Awards 2005 - Europe- Acknowledgement (l-r): José Luis Vallejo Mateo, Belinda Tato Serrano and Diego García-Setién, "Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter"

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    Project entry 2005 - Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain: Aerial view

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    Project entry 2005 - Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain: Front view of the tree

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    Project entry 2005 - Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain: Front view of tree.

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    Project entry 2005 - Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain: Areal view

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    Project entry 2005 - Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain: Section through air tree

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    Project entry 2005 - Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain: Development sketch

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    Project entry 2005 - Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain: Components of air tree.

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    Project entry 2005 - Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain: Area view at night.

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    Project entry 2005 - Ecological boulevard in a new urban quarter, Madrid, Spain: Possible activities

  • Awards Acknowledgement prize 2005–2006 Europe

This entry is given distinction for its innovative response to the challenge of reactivating urban space in the metropolitan periphery. The approach is functionally flexible in that it allows for programmatic variety, yet the formal expression is architecturally specific. The work offers valuable lessons in how to harness the untapped potential of outlying areas of the city. 

By Belinda Tato - ecosistema urbano, Madrid, Spain and

This entry from Spain is given distinction for its innovative response to the challenge of reactivating urban space in the metropolitan periphery. The approach is functionally flexible in that it allows for programmatic variety, yet the formal expression is architecturally specific.

The work offers valuable lessons in how to harness the untapped potential of outlying areas of the city. 

Ecological Boulevard in a new urban quarter

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October 20, 2010 | Project Update | Madrid, Spain

Madrid Pavilion for Shanghai Expo features self-sufficient climate control generator

All three pavilions of the project have now been completed in Madrid, and the concept for sustainable urban integration is currently on show at the Shanghai World Expo. The project resulted in the design and construction of an eye-catching installation that aims to create a conditioned public area that affords a comfortable outdoor microclimate, promotes social interaction and provides the population of an anonymous new neighborhood with a sense of identity.

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September 16, 2005 | Winners for Europe announced | Geneva, Switzerland

Prizes for sustainable construction projects in Europe

The Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction sought out the best sustainable construction projects in Europe – and awarded the winners about a quarter millions Swiss Francs at the Awards ceremony in Geneva. In his address, Swiss Federal Councillor Joseph Deiss said that sustainability, which has a long tradition in Switzerland, is necessary in all aspects of life, and that economic and ecological priorities are no contradiction.

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June 23, 2005 | Regional Jury Report – Europe | Zurich, Switzerland

“An innovative response to the challenge of activating peripheral territories” – Holcim Awards Jury

This project is commended for its innovative response to the challenge of activating peripheral territories through an approach that is both functionally generic - ie: allowing programmatic variety and flexibility - and architecturally specific. The work offers lessons in how to harness the untapped potential urban spaces and at the same time make a positive contribution to the local community.

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April 07, 2005 | Project Entry & Details | Madrid, Spain

Project Entry 2005 for Europe

This entry from Spain is given distinction for its innovative response to the challenge of reactivating urban space in the metropolitan periphery. The approach is functionally flexible in that it allows for programmatic variety, yet the formal expression is architecturally specific. The work offers valuable lessons in how to harness the untapped potential of outlying areas of the city. The public character of the work makes a positive contribution to the local community by providing a wide range of uses to a diverse population of users.

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