Central Park of Miramar

Montes de Oro, Puntarenas, Costa Rica.


A PUBLIC SPACE THAT INVITES TO UNITY.

Central Park of Miramar - Testimony

Participatory Process

The Central Park of Miramar emerged from a joint project with the National Association of Municipalities and District Councils of Costa Rica, the Municipal Center for Social Urbanism, and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica to develop: “Public Space Recovery Projects using participatory design methodologies and social urbanism.” The Golfito project was a coordinated effort between these institutions, the Municipality of Montes de Oro, and the local community.

Schematic Design



Site and Landscape Design

The landscape proposal for the Central Park of Miramar aims to shape the space through native vegetation, the use of water as a guiding element, and the integration of mounds and stones as key components of the environment. Landscape design by Arquitectura+Paisaje, led by landscape architect Alberto Negrini.

Branding

It aims to create a logo and branding elements that represent the park, as well as explore ways to apply this identity within the canton and promote the park. Identity designed by André Kelso.