Project: Sant Antoni de Calonge City Council
Architecture and landscape: Lola Domènech
Av. Cataluña, Sant Antoni de Calonge, Girona
Green axis: Av. Cataluña, Sant Antoni de Calonge
Imagine an urban environment where public spaces go beyond their basic function, becoming welcoming places that foster interaction and promote a sustainable and modern lifestyle. In this context, urban planning focuses on the creation of areas that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and respectful of the environment. The current phase of the project highlights the metamorphosis of the avenue into an elegant boulevard, consolidating itself as a fundamental green axis for the local community.
Architecture and Landscape | Lola Domènech
The revitalization of Av. Cataluña in Sant Antoni de Calonge is being led by the prominent architect and urbanist, Lola Domènech. Her outstanding skill has been evident in renowned projects, such as the metamorphosis of Passeig de Sant Joan in Barcelona, which has received international praise and was recognized by prominent media outlets like Time Out International, awarding it the title of “The second best street of the world.”
Selected for FAD City and Landscape 2024
Phase 1 of the transformation project for Av. Catalunya in Sant Antoni de Calonge is currently nominated for the 2024 Arquin FAD Awards, within the City and Landscape category. The Arquinfad Awards, organized by the Fomento de las Artes y del Diseño (FAD) of Barcelona, are a prestigious recognition in the field of design and architecture. These awards celebrate excellence in multiple categories, both nationally and internationally, promoting innovation and creativity in projects that positively impact our built environment. From architecture to graphic, industrial, and interior design, the Arquinfad Awards cover various disciplines, highlighting those works that contribute to progress and a better quality of life in our cities and communities.
Draining pavement: the soul of green axes
Draining pavement, by facilitating the natural filtration of water into the soil, not only minimizes the risk of flooding but also promotes the health of the ecosystem and contributes to the creation of sustainable urban environments. In emblematic projects like Passeig de Sant Joan in Barcelona, the choice of draining pavements was successful and praised as “the soul of the promenade” by international media such as Wall Street International.
The Filtra slab is an innovative pavement that has received several recognitions for its sustainable design. It is a uniquely designed piece that exceptionally integrates drainage and paving functions, marking a significant milestone by merging functionality with urban aesthetics.
Within the framework of this project, Breinco developed a personalized color for Filtra, addressing Lola Domènech’s specific request. This shade, inspired by tuff and evocative of clay, has been specially designed to integrate harmoniously with the natural surroundings.
The Filtra slab achieves a balance between urban sophistication and organic authenticity. As vegetation takes root and grows, this harmonious pavement will integrate naturally, contributing to the creation of a landscape that celebrates natural beauty and reinforces the project’s sustainable commitment.
Breinco promotes the implementation of draining paving in cities
With more than fifty years of experience in the urban planning and architecture sector, Breinco is distinguished by its solid commitment to healthy urbanism. The firm has built a notable reputation by materializing its vision of creating welcoming, sustainable, and modern public spaces, thus contributing to the improvement of life quality in cities. This visionary approach has left its mark on highly renowned green projects, including the transformation of Passeig de Sant Joan and Plaça de les Glòries in Barcelona.
Recently, Breinco presented its Manual of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) with draining paving, aiming to actively encourage the integration of this type of paving into projects. The initiative seeks to make designers aware of the importance of contributing to the respect of the natural water cycle in urban environments, with the consequent obtaining of various benefits, including the minimization of floods.
Filtra | An ECO-SUDS® draining pavement
Approximately 24% of the piece’s area is draining and 76% distributes loads to the lower layers.
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