Location: Milenta Park, Bogotá, Colombia
Typology: Socio-Cultural / Public Infrastructure
Project Narrative
The Milenta Community Center is a strategic architectural intervention designed to breathe new life into Milenta Park. The project is conceived as an elevated pavilion that intersects the park’s main pedestrian pathways, transforming a transit area into a vibrant hub for social exchange. By lifting the main program above the ground level, the design preserves the park's permeability while creating a new shaded civic plaza beneath it.
Core Objectives
Reactivating the Urban Fabric: The building’s "Y-shaped" configuration extends toward different sectors of the park, effectively capturing pedestrian flows and drawing users into its diverse cultural and recreational programs.
Fostering Community Synergy: The center provides specialized spaces, including a gym/wellness area, flexible classrooms, and social lounges. These modules are organized to allow simultaneous activities, encouraging interaction between different age groups.
Empowering Public Appropriation: Through its open terraces and glass facades, the architecture blurs the boundary between interior and exterior. This visual transparency allows residents to feel safe and invited to reclaim the public realm.
Architectural Concept
The design stands out for its modular and lightweight structural system. Raised on a series of slender columns and V-shaped supports, the building minimizes its footprint, allowing the park's landscape and activities to continue uninterrupted underneath.
The program is distributed into three distinct wings:
Wellness & Sports Wing: Equipped for physical activities with views overlooking the sports courts.
Educational & Workshop Wing: Dedicated to community learning and quiet study.
Social & Gathering Wing: Featuring open-plan areas and an outdoor terrace for community meetings and events.
By prioritizing elevated connectivity and environmental integration, the Milenta Community Center acts as a beacon of community resilience, offering a modern space where the neighborhood’s social life can flourish.…Location: Milenta Park, Bogotá, Colombia
Typology: Socio-Cultural / Public Infrastructure
Project Narrative
The Milenta Community Center is a strategic architectural intervention designed to breathe new life into Milenta Park. The project is conceived as an elevated pavilion that intersects the park’s main pedestrian pathways, transforming a transit area into a vibrant hub for social exchange. By lifting the main program above the ground level, the design preserves the park's permeability while creating a new shaded civic plaza beneath it.
Core Objectives
Reactivating the Urban Fabric: The building’s "Y-shaped" configuration extends toward different sectors of the park, effectively capturing pedestrian flows and drawing users into its diverse cultural and recreational programs.
Fostering Community Synergy: The center provides specialized spaces, including a gym/wellness area, flexible classrooms, and social lounges. These modules are organized to allow simultaneous activities, encouraging interaction between different age groups.
Empowering Public Appropriation: Through its open terraces and glass facades, the architecture blurs the boundary between interior and exterior. This visual transparency allows residents to feel safe and invited to reclaim the public realm.
Architectural Concept
The design stands out for its modular and lightweight structural system. Raised on a series of slender columns and V-shaped supports, the building minimizes its footprint, allowing the park's landscape and activities to continue uninterrupted underneath.
The program is distributed into three distinct wings:
Wellness & Sports Wing: Equipped for physical activities with views overlooking the sports courts.
Educational & Workshop Wing: Dedicated to community learning and quiet study.
Social & Gathering Wing: Featuring open-plan areas and an outdoor terrace for community meetings and events.
By prioritizing elevated connectivity and environmental integration, the Milenta Community Center acts as a beacon of community resilience, offering a modern space where the neighborhood’s social life can flourish.WW…