Bilbao design studio Bear Architects completes the design of the Zubitegi Park, which is defined by an open steel grid finished with a green barrel-vaulted roof framing. It takes over a challenging plot on what was once a water treatment plant in Mallabia with vast changes in height. The park is elevated to be flexible and cater to an array of leisure and sport experiences.
The studio explains, "The aim, related to the theories of Cedric Price, is to make an open building in terms of both time and use; an open building without an interior that could have now a padel court, playground or a gym but could contain a skatepark or bike park in the future. [It is] a living infrastructure for the territory, for its residents and its visitors."
Image Credit: Luis Díaz Díaz
What's Driving This Trend
- Adaptive Urban Spaces
- The Zubitegi Park showcases the trend of adaptive urban spaces, designed to evolve and accommodate various activities over time.
- Green Roofing Systems
- The use of a green barrel-vaulted roof highlights a growing trend in sustainable roofing systems that blend architecture with environmental benefits.
- Multifunctional Public Installations
- Zubitegi Park's flexible infrastructure underscores the trend of multifunctional public installations capable of hosting diverse recreational uses.
Who This Affects Most
- Landscape Architecture
- This design approach in Zubitegi Park represents innovative developments within the landscape architecture industry, focusing on adaptable and dynamic public spaces.
- Green Construction
- The integration of green roofing in the park is a cutting-edge practice within the green construction industry, emphasizing environmental sustainability.
- Recreational Infrastructure
- Zubitegi Park exemplifies forward-thinking trends in the recreational infrastructure industry by offering versatile and future-proofed leisure environments.
