Valeriana Linear Park
501 Durán Arquitectos invites us to explore the Valeriana Linear Park, a development that pays tribute to the historic 16th-century mine in Guanajuato, dating back to the New Spain era.
The La Valenciana subdivision is located on the Lagos de Moreno – León Highway. The development focuses on quality public spaces and the enjoyment of non-motorized mobility, aiming to improve the quality of life for users by implementing various green areas and outdoor recreational spaces.
It has a configuration with a main boulevard from which secondary roads lead to the homes, where the interventions currently built from the first phase are located.
Bulevar de acceso / Access boulevard
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The development is named “La Valenciana” in homage to the historic 16th-century mine in Guanajuato, dating back to the era of New Spain. The design of the access boulevard is based on cultural fusion, combining a roadway that symbolizes the historical legacy of Spanish infrastructure with a landscape that incorporates the concept of the serpent, representing the worldview of pre-Hispanic culture.
The access boulevard represents cultural fusion, combining a roadway that symbolizes the historical legacy of Spanish infrastructure with a landscape that incorporates the concept of the serpent, reflecting the worldview of pre-Hispanic culture.
Plano del Bulevar de acceso / Access boulevard plan
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The access road reuses the old path to the cattle ranch, where the subdivision is now located. This connects the development to the highway, and along the walkway, a system of plazas and pathways has been implemented, framed with bougainvilleas and lavenders.
Andador lineal / Linear walkway
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Proceso de construcción / Construction process
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The great serpent, conceived as a land art element, is designed to leave a subconscious impression on those entering the development. This was achieved by calculating the access speed and the human capacity to retain colors and shapes. The landscape sculpture quickly became the most recognized icon of the development.
As part of the amenities of the development, a sanctuary of tranquility and peace was created, with the yoga practice area as the only built element. The landscape of the space was designed with species such as pennisetum, plumbago, and rosemary in circular flower beds of cherry trees, highlighted by pinion stone. The area is designed to use a low percentage of water for its maintenance.
Huerto frutal / Fruit orchard
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The spaces originally designated for parking were repurposed to create a pedestrian system that transforms these areas into usable public spaces for residents. The design includes elongated plazas with fixed benches and furniture for socializing. This pedestrian system consists of 23 public spaces and 3 kilometers of walkways, creating an accessible, safe, and healthy environment for the residents.
In an area affected by CFE (Comisión Federal de Electricidad by its initials in spanish) power lines, a park is proposed that offers a path through existing and proposed native species such as agave, nopal, and laurel rose, complemented by soft piñon stone pavements. The park includes a calisthenics area and a pet park for the enjoyment of the community.
Sistema peatonal / Pedestrian system
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