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KCAP to master plan Bay of Pasaia scheme in Spain

Published: 09-Mar-2010

Dutch practice Kees Christiaanse Architects and Planners (KCAP) has won the prestigious master planning competition for the development of a 70 hectare site at the Bay of Pasaia, San Sebastian, Spain.

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The site, currently used for harbor activity, will gradually become available for redevelopment. The project is considered as a key opportunity for the surrounding communities which are in need of regeneration and will have an important impact on the entire region.

The motto of the firm’s proposal is, “Each bay its wind, one bay under the sky.” Ruurd Gietema, partner of KCAP says, “We don’t envision the bay to become one city with one character, but rather a celebration of the variety of local inspired identities and preservation of the cultural heritage of the port and the typical appearance of the bay”.

The plan defines an archipelago of varied waterfront developments, setting broad conditions for local involvement of the different communities. The urban plan provides the local communities with space to grow and possibilities to extend their identity and exploit their diversity. The growth is concentrated around public transport hubs.

The different character zones are unified by a public space network around the docks and along green boulevards. Within this robust structure, a sensitive network of public spaces is formed, allowing current and new inhabitants to enjoy the water for leisure and recreation. Around the bay, new landmark buildings such as a cultural centre and a maritime museum will become regional destinations. Clusters of new economic activities will generate new employment in a broad range of sectors.

The winning scheme was elaborated by KCAP in collaboration with sustainability advisors of ECOFYS and local consultants of LKS engineering and architect Ángel de la Hoz. It was chosen unanimously by the jury. The team will remain involved to elaborate and refine the winning master plan concept. The final version of the master plan will be delivered in October 2010. During the next weeks, an exhibition will tour the local municipalities of the bay.

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