Pilares Valentín Gómez Farías Park

Discover the Pilares Park Valentín Gómez Farías, a revitalization project that highlights the importance of reconfiguring public spaces to strengthen social and community cohesion, by a I 911.

Located within Rosendo Arnaiz Park in the Benito Juárez borough, the Pilares Valentín Gómez Farías project was created as part of an initiative and public policy by the Mexico City government to develop facilities that strengthen social and community ties. This project is part of a broader effort to rebuild the neighborhood through architecture that is committed to the community.

The analysis of the Pilares Valentín Gómez Farías project reveals a comprehensive approach to the revitalization of a park, highlighting the importance of reconfiguring public spaces to strengthen social and community cohesion.

Interacción social en el paisaje / Social interaction in the landscape
Fotografía / Photography: Sandra Pereznieto

The architectural project is focused on the recovery of underutilized fronton courts within the park. Our design transforms this space into an environment that promotes interaction and learning within a context of accessibility and openness. The project aims to revitalize these areas using low-impact architecture that respects and reinterprets the remnants of the park’s former fronton courts.

This intervention seeks to recover and enhance the social fabric of the area, creating a space that not only serves as a meeting point but also stimulates community and educational activities by seamlessly integrating the public space with the landscape.

The design of the Pilares is conceived as a complement to the existing landscape, prioritizing integration with the park’s natural surroundings. The project proposes a redesign that enhances the functionality of the open space, promoting a continuous connection between users and their environment.

Esquema isométrico / Isometric diagram
Ilustración / Illustration: a I 911

Our project aims to extend the indoor educational spaces into a multifunctional outdoor plaza, promoting a seamless integration between educational areas and the natural environment. The central concept is the creation of a new landscape, a civic horizon, materialized through a landscape intervention centered on a circular garden-forum. This space serves as a meeting point for educational, cultural, recreational, and playful activities, enriching the user experience by offering a versatile location for diverse events. To achieve these objectives, key elements have been incorporated, such as a garden for pollinator species, a native prairie within the garden-forum, and an educational milpa, which not only enhance the landscape but also encourage learning and community interaction.

Axonometría del foro / Axonometric view of the forum
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Although the space is enclosed by lattice walls, the abundant vegetation creates an atmosphere of safety and openness, transforming the area into a”park within a park.” This landscaping strategy not only enhances the functionality of the space but also strengthens the connection between the natural environment and community activities, positioning the project as a central element in the park’s revitalization.

Paleta vegetal / Vegetation palette
Ilustración / Ilustration: a I 911

The landscape proposal for Pilares Valentín Gómez Farías innovatively addresses a current issue in Mexico’s urban context by focusing on the revitalization of underutilized public spaces to strengthen social and community cohesion. The intervention not only improves the quality of life for residents by transforming deteriorated areas into accessible and functional environments but also promotes educational and community activities, contributing to social and cultural development.

The intervention not only improves the quality of life for residents by transforming deteriorated areas into accessible and functional environments but also promotes educational and community activities, contributing to social and cultural development.

Vista al atardecer / Sunset view
Fotografía / Photography: Sandra Pereznieto

Moreover, its focus on integrating the natural landscape with educational and community spaces, creating a “park within a park,” provides a model that could inspire other cities and similar projects in different contexts and scales. It demonstrates how architecture and landscape design can play a crucial role in urban revitalization and the strengthening of social fabric.