el rompeolas
DESCRIPTION
Mosquito Pier Vieques, PRTRANSCRIPT
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SITE
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HISTORY OF THE PIER
-Construction began in 1941 -Goal was to connect Vieques to Ceiba -Construction halted in 1943
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HAC/PHA/reports/isladevieques_06272003pr/images/mosquito-pier.jpg
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GOALS
- Keep El Rompeolas accessible for locals
- Increase tourism on Vieques
- Create job opportunities
- Educate visitors about island’s history
- Offer a hub to the island for visitors
http://travelandsports.com/img/jpg/06aa3312.jpg
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PROPOSED PROGRAM
- Multi-use area
- Customs Building/History Museum
- Open spaces for gatherings (i.e. meeting for excursions, festivals, parades, etc.)
- Green spaces
- Hotel
- Retail
- Boardwalk waterfront
- Marina
http://vieques.com/media/2013/04/mosquito-pier-vieques-puerto-rico.jpg
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MAJOR SITE CONSTRAINTS
Sea grass habitats and major roadways
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CONCEPT #1
Influenced by sails
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CONCEPT #2
-Explores ways of filtering people through the space
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FORM CONCEPT
Combines forms from the sun, waves, and a ship’s helm
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MASTER PLAN
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SUN PLAZA
- Open plaza used for fishing and events (i.e. music, weddings, parties, etc.)
- Marina reinforced the sun form
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WAVES PLAZA
- Amphitheatre-style plaza - Cantilevered over ocean - Spray fountains for cooling effect and for
entertainment
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HELM PLAZA/SITE ENTRY POINT
- Welcoming open plaza area - Includes entrance to customs building and history
museum - Ideal for farmer’s market