Bocana - Ecological Park

El Coca, Francisco de Orellana.

Design Team: Arch. Matias Irrgang, Arch. Marcos Irrgang.
Year: 2020
Area: 79.900 m2
Use: Ecological Park
Material: Wood, stone, concrete, stainless steel, recycled petroleum tubes, natural surrounding
City: El Coca, Francisco de Orellana.
Country: Ecuador

The La Bocana Project is located in the city of Coca, Francisco de Orellana province, Ecuadorian Amazon. It is considered the gateway to the Yasuní, the most biodiverse place on the planet. The city has stood out for its oil production and, given the recent market decline, it has opted to become a city recognized for the quality of life it provides to its inhabitants.

Within the framework proposed by the new Mayor Lcdo. Ricardo Ramírez, the project seeks to boost the tourist offer and revitalize the public space; making the region's economy more flexible. The land has a surface area of 79,900 m², it is located at the junction of the Payamino River and the Napo River, this makes it a flood plain of great diversity in flora and fauna.

The first challenge was to provide this space with universal multicultural accessibility and to generate a social experience tied to the jungle, its natural environment.

The second challenge was to make a proposal that was economically viable, low-maintenance and of high spatial quality. This led us to generate comprehensive and creative solutions such as the use of recycled petroleum pipes, which, given their durability and resistance, where the guiding material for the modulation of the project.

The elevated walkways welcome a direct interaction with the environment without affecting it. By not directly touching the ground, no serious impact is generated on the ecosystem. This helps the project ensure it is in constant balance with the nature it is surrounded by. Users will be immersed in a natural botanical garden where all paths lead to the banks.