Beach Promenade, A Beach Landscaping by Dom Arquitectura

Beach Promenade by Dom Arquitectura

Beach Promenade, A Beach Landscaping by Dom Arquitectura - Beach Promenade is a landscaping project on Colera beach, 74 km away from the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. Realized in 2004, Colera beach landscaping was intended to protect the town’s sea front from the endangering east waves.

Colera beach landscaping has resulted in a promenade texture that beautifully resembles the traces of marine erosion. Besides resisting the waves, the promenade also function as a bench allowing the walkers to sit on and comfortably enjoy the views of the bay.

Description by the architect:

East waves generally cause damage to the town's sea front. Taking these as a starting point, the project idea of forming their own waves, like traces of marine erosion itself, the different strata of the rocks come to the surface forming the new promenade.

The concrete wall that divides the area of the beach with the promenade prevents soiling boulders rise and ride up. It doesn't require maintenance. The continuous and wide bench along the wall functions as a rail, allowed sitting and not precluding the view.

Steeper waves create a small terraces with either sides benches, adjacent to the pedestrian zone, allowing to enjoy the views of the bay, without disturb the walkers, they walk behind it.

The continuous line of trees widened the ride to the maximum and covering the surrounding buildings. Isolated trees are placed in groups of three behind the benches so they produce shade in the resting areas, especially on summer afternoons.

The night lighting is based on small lights embedded in the soil bench and tangent to the wall, to enhance the walk shape at night. This system avoids light pollution and allows us to enjoy the night stars views.

Photos: Courtesy of Dom Arquitectura

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