Colera Beach Promenade

Colera, 2004

Architect: Pablo Serrano Elorduy

Promoter: Ajuntament de Colera

Surface: 4970 m2

East waves generally cause damage to the town's sea front. Taking these as a starting point. The project idea of forming their own waves, like traces of marine erosion itself, the different strata of the rocks come to the surface forming the new promenade.
The concrete wall that divides the area of the beach with the promenade, prevents soiling boulders rise and ride up. It doesn't requires maintenance neither. The continuous and wide bench along the wall functions as a rail, allowed to sit and not preclude the view.
Steeper waves create a small terraces with either sides benches, adjacent to the pedestrian zone, allowing to enjoy the views of the bay, without the disturb walkers, they walk behind it.
The continuous line of trees widened the ride to the maximum and covering the surrounding buildings. Isolated trees are placed in groups of three behind the benches so they produce shade in the resting areas, especially on summer afternoons.
The night lighting is based on small lights embedded in the soil bench and tangent to the wall, to enhance the walk shape at night. This system avoid light pollution and allows us to enjoy the night stars views.

 

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