Maspalomas Beach is one of the most renowned beaches in Europe and one of the main tourist attractions on the island of Gran Canaria. The aim of the project is to provide services for the beach users, including staircases, showers, benches and lockers. The design integrates the functional program in a wooden topography that replicates the shape of the surrounding dunes, permitting unexpected uses. Thanks to digital fabrication techniques, the resulting “dune” does not compromise the viability of its construction and provides a complete removable solution. Besides the wooden beans and loors, the materials used include natural iltering systems for showers, integrated mini-solar panels, saltwater plants, and light foundations; all compatible with the beach environment.
Maspalomas Beach Access




Project
Equipamientos, Servicios Públicos y Elementos de Acceso a la Playa y al Baño en el Entorno de Playa del Inglés
Location
Maspalomas (Gran Canaria)
Year
2011
Client
Consorcio para la Rehabilitación Turística del Sur de Gran Canaria (Contracted by a Bidding Process)
Status
Execution Documentation
Size
Typology 1=80 m²
Typology 2=206 m²
Typology 3=291 m²
More Info
Honorable Mention: London International Creative Competition
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A new synthetic dune serving as an equipped beach access
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