Punta Hermosa Masterplan

Urban design that respects water and history

The Punta Hermosa Masterplan addresses the challenges of the coastal area by integrating resilient urbanism and design inspired by the local culture. The plan’s structure respects the geography and optimizes water use. 

 

The project transforms dry creeks into urban corridors, incorporates native vegetation, and prioritizes sustainability. The proposal aims to create walkable neighborhoods with active public spaces and architecture that strengthens cultural identity. This architecture uses local materials and urban layouts inspired by pre-Columbian forms. 

Location:

PERU, Lima, South America

Year:

2018

Surface:

3,048,959 m² – 32,818,721.54 ft²

Customers:

Algeciras

Nominations:

First

Destiny:

Mixed use

Architecture Team:

Archiplan

Territory

The plan identifies dry creeks as a type of resilient urban infrastructure and transforms them into green corridors and public spaces. 

Design

The urban layout responds to the coastal topography by avoiding rigid infrastructure and adapting the architecture to terrain conditions. 

Sustainability

Use native vegetation and water desalination to ensure a consistent water supply and mitigate the effects of climate change. 

Culture

Drawing inspiration from pre-Columbian architecture and coastal traditions, we integrate heritage and local identity. 

Mobility

Walkable neighborhoods that provide access to services within a 15-minute radius reduce the need for automobiles and promote sustainable modes of transportation. 

Infrastructure

Flood parks and water management strategies help ensure resilience in the face of extreme weather events. 

NATURAL SPACES

Dry creeks become resilient urban corridors. 

 

We integrate landscape solutions with xerophytic vegetation adapted to the arid climate. 

Total area
3000000 m2
Differentiated zones
Parks and streams
0
Estimated population
14000

PRE-COLUMBIAN INSPIRATION

The architecture and urban layout draw inspiration from pre-Hispanic patterns.  

 

Using local materials strengthens the project's identity. 

The Punta Hermosa Masterplan redefines coastal planning by taking a resilient, sustainable, and culturally rooted approach. 

 

The plan's design protects the ecosystem, promotes sustainable mobility, and recognizes water as the organizing principle of the territory, establishing an innovative urban model. 

We turn ideas into extraordinary experiences for our clients

The Punta Hermosa Masterplan has been an exciting and rewarding challenge for our team. Integrating sustainable solutions and focusing on community development were key to the project's success. We are proud to have played a role in transforming Punta Hermosa into a more livable and functional space for its residents.

ARCHIPLAN