Parque Pavuna

Parque Pavuna

Parc Pavuna

Pavuna Park

Pavuna Park is located in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, at the upper edge of the Complexo do Chapadão favela. In a neighborhood marked by some of the city’s lowest social development indicators, the park was conceived as an open, high-quality urban facility — a green and inclusive gathering space. The park accommodates sports, leisure, and learning facilities, such as soccer, volleyball and basketball courts, a skate park, a children's playground, an outdoor gym for the elderly, food kiosks, as well as a digital inclusion and creativity center managed by the municipality.

Our design makes use of the site’s natural slope, distributing its features across different levels connected by stairs, bleachers, and ramps. New structures are integrated with native vegetation and preserved greenery, enhancing rainwater absorption and improving thermal comfort.

A standout feature is the wet plaza, anchored by a 22-meter sculpture inspired by mangrove roots, which emits water jets during the day and lights up at night. This element reimagines the traditional rooftop shower commonly found in local homes, transforming a familiar Brazilian symbol into a public landmark. Adjacent sand-covered areas evoke a beach-like atmosphere, offering a playful and inviting environment.

The park’s paved sections were treated as an additional design layer. In a simple solution that introduced dynamism to pathways and social areas, the gray concrete received painted graphic elements in colors inspired by the surroundings, such as the terracotta of exposed bricks and the blue of water tanks commonly found in Rio’s periphery homes.

Rooted in contemporary principles of landscape architecture, Pavuna Park harmonizes natural topography, existing vegetation, and multifunctional spaces to create a distinctive public space that strengthens residents’ connection to their territory.

 

Render team: Studio FRLA; Graphic Design team: Cubiculo; Photography: Douglas Lopes. 

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Colaboradores
Maini Perpetuo
Danielle Inocencio
Mylenna Linares
Larissa Scheuer
Elvina Martins
Vanessa Galvão
Año de concepción del proyecto
2021
Año de finalización de la obra
2024
Subcategoria premio
Parques urbanos y metropolitanos
Superficie
14434
Tipo de cliente
Administració pública
Nombre cliente
Prefeitura da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro
U.M.
m2
Empresa constructora
Construtora Entre Os Rios
Dirección
R. Mal. Guilherme, 9 - Pavuna, Rio de Janeiro
Coordenadas UTM
677725 E, 7474702 N
Ciudad / Emplazamiento
Rio de Janeiro
Región
Rio de Janeiro
País
Brasil