Landscape Planning: Ornithological-Botanical Garden ‘Senda El Retiro’

TOWN PLANNING: Landscape Planning of the Ornithological-Botanical Garden ‘Senda El Retiro’

We enlarged and reformed a well-known, old property, with abundant mediterranean vegetation. We created paths to walk around the property, placed aviaries and adapted an old building into a reptile house. We also created a souvenir shop and a sandwich bar. But our most spectacular creation was an artificial lake surrounded by tropical vegetation. Upon the lake we built various pavilions connected by galleries up to 50 metres in length. These galleries are lavishly finished and contain marvellous examples of tropical plants and vegetation. The entrance zone was improved by creating a huge car park and a broad entrance with ticket offices.

It was an interesting project which thanks to the water and vegetation creates a sense of peace and tranquility for the visitor.