LAS SALINAS URBAN PARK

Ecological Biodiversity Model

Las Salinas Urban Park transforms an old industrial site into a natural and social space in Viña del Mar. Designed under ecological principles, it seeks to restore ecosystems and promote interaction between the community and nature.

The design incorporates urban biological corridors, biodiversity patches and phyto-remediation solutions. Iconic elements, such as its walkway and the concave plate, integrate functionality, sustainability and scenic beauty.

Location:

CHILE, Valparaiso Region, South America

Year:

2021

Surface:

16,300 m2 - 175,451.74 ft2

Customers:

Las Salinas Real Estate

State:

Contest

Nominations:

First

Destiny:

Public Space, Green Area

Tendency:

Urban green spaces, Resilient cities, Carbon footprint reduction

Architecture Team:

Archiplan, gt2P, Planoamano

URBAN BIOPHILIA

The integration of native flora reinforces biodiversity and promotes a sustainable ecosystem.


Design encourages environmental regeneration and the connection between people and nature

Design

The park is conceived as a resilient ecosystem, integrating natural elements to enhance biodiversity and ecological connectivity.

Sustainability

It incorporates phyto-remediation strategies and native vegetation, reducing soil contamination and favoring the regeneration of ecosystems.

Accessibility

An inclusive walkway connects the hill with the beach, allowing universal access and encouraging interaction with nature.

Resilience

The concave plate absorbs the impact of storm surges and allows flexible use of the space for community activities.

Identity

Sustainable lighting and landscape design reinforce the park's identity, generating an engaging nighttime experience.

Connection

The design encourages social integration, combining rest spaces, trails and viewpoints that favor community gathering.

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Urban biological corridors restore ecological connectivity in the city.


These spaces favour climate adaptation and the conservation of native species.

Park surface
15300 m2

INCLUSIVE DESIGN

Each element of the park is designed to guarantee universal accessibility.
From trails to street furniture, inclusion is at the heart of the project.

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Efficient lighting reduces light pollution and optimises energy consumption.


A safe environment is prioritized without affecting the nocturnal ecosystem.

COASTAL LANDSCAPE

The design of the park dialogues with the marine environment of Viña del Mar.


Sensory experiences are generated through water, vegetation and relief.

Las Salinas Urban Park is a model of ecological regeneration in the city.


It encourages biodiversity and social interaction in a sustainable environment.

We transform ideas into exceptional experiences for our clients

"This is the first of the many spaces that the Las Salinas project incorporates to highlight the role of the natural heritage of the Valparaíso Region, which allows generating environmental integration with the ecosystems of the region; In addition, generating a park system allows us to open multiple alternatives so that users with different needs and abilities can take advantage of their spaces"

Development Manager of Inmobiliaria Las Salinas - Esteban Undurraga

"The incorporation of resilient or native parks in the city's landscaping allows these spaces to be biologically connected with the natural ecosystems of the region, contributing to strengthening the entire system, thanks to the flow of seeds and pollen provided by vectors, such as birds and insects, in addition to the wind as an element of the atmosphere. On the other hand, the native flora, being adapted to the place, benefits from the humidity generated by the sea, improving its adaptability and resilience, which makes it resist the adversity of climate change"

Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Geographer and Academic PUCV - Jury of the PULS contest - Luis Álvarez

"First place was a unanimous decision, with several very enriching discussions in between, so everyone in the jury was satisfied with the choice. The winning proposal is a very important solution for Viña del Mar. This project strongly complies with the Cerro Mar connection, through a great perspective that the project creates. In addition, it reinforces the areas of vegetation very strongly, which channel the views in both directions, from the sea and towards the hill"

Architect and Landscape Designer - President of the PULS Competition Jury - John Grimm